THE BEST OF THE AMALFI COAST & ROME - Microsoft best of the amalfi coast & rome november 10-18, 2017...

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THE BEST OF THE AMALFI COAST & ROME NOVEMBER 10-18, 2017 FROM $2,849 AIR & LAND 9 DAYS, 7 NIGHTS INCLUDING HOTELS, MEALS, DAY TRIPS, AND AIRFARE FROM BOSTON, MA It is little wonder that this country is one of the world's best-loved destinations and that two-thirds of the world's historical artistic heritage is in Italy. Whether it's culture, gastronomy, cutting-edge design, sybaritic pleasures or simply the art of dolce far niente, doing nothing and just soaking up the atmosphere, this is a country for lovers of all that is good in life. The Amalfi Coast’s mixture of history and nature are yours to discover from the Cathedral of Amalfi, to the villas in Ravello and the numerous churches built during the historical period of Amalfi's Republic. From Galli's Isles in front of Positano to the Emerald Grotto, near Conca dei Marini, the Amalfi Coast will captivate you with its warmth and beauty. For more details and reservations contact: Karmen Gifford at The Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce E-mail: [email protected] • Telephone: (603) 524-5531 Reservations can also be made on our online booking engine www.centralholidayswest.com/booking. The group booking code is: B002245

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THE BEST OF THE AMALFI COAST & ROMENOVEMBER 10-18, 2017

FROM $2,849 AIR & LAND9 DAYS, 7 NIGHTS INCLUDING HOTELS, MEALS, DAY TRIPS, AND AIRFARE

FROM BOSTON, MA

It is little wonder that this country is one of the world's best-loved destinations and that two-thirds of the world's historical artisticheritage is in Italy. Whether it's culture, gastronomy, cutting-edge design, sybaritic pleasures or simply the art of dolce far niente,doing nothing and just soaking up the atmosphere, this is a country for lovers of all that is good in life. The Amalfi Coast’smixture of history and nature are yours to discover from the Cathedral of Amalfi, to the villas in Ravello and the numerouschurches built during the historical period of Amalfi's Republic. From Galli's Isles in front of Positano to the Emerald Grotto, nearConca dei Marini, the Amalfi Coast will captivate you with its warmth and beauty.

For more details and reservations contact:Karmen Gifford at The Lakes Region Chamber of CommerceE-mail: [email protected] • Telephone: (603) 524-5531

Reservations can also be made on our online booking engine www.centralholidayswest.com/booking. The group booking code is: B002245

Day 1 Depart USA Depart Boston, MA for Italy. Meals andrefreshments served on board.Day 2 Arrive Rome, Italy/Sorrento Upon arrival proceed tobaggage claim. After clearing customs, you will be met by our TourDirector and transferred to your hotel in Sorrento, an attractiveseaside town at the center of the Amalfi Coast. In the afternoon,enjoy a walking orientation tour of Sorrento. Dinner and overnightat the hotel. (D)Day 3 Sorrento - Tour of Amalfi Coast This morning, leaveSorrento for a full day of sightseeing on the Amalfi Coast. Brief stopat the Sorrento Belvedere to enjoy a unique view of Moorisharchitecture blended with pastel colored houses and to takepictures of this unforgettable site. Then continue to Amalfi for awalking tour of the old village and finally reach Ravello. Enjoy lunchon your own at a restaurant with spectacular views of the AmalfiCoast and the Bay of Salerno. Enjoy time for a stroll around thecenter of town before returning to Sorrento. Overnight at the hotel.(B)Day 4 Sorrento Full day at leisure or take an optional tour to Capri.Weather permitting, a morning jetfoil whisks you across the blueBay of Naples to the fabled Isle of Capri. Upon arrival we will driveto Anacapri where you will have free time for shopping beforeheading to Capri. You will ascend to the Piazzetta and visit theFloral Gardens of Caesar Augustus. The town center is whereextravagance is the non-noticed norm. The magic of the island iseverywhere. Walk by spotless narrow streets. Gaze at boutiquedisplays. Sit at an open air cafe for lunch on your own, beforereturning to the pier by funicular and boarding the jetfoil back tothe mainland. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. (B,D)

THE BEST OF THE AMALFI COAST & ROME9 Days from $2,849 air & land

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TOUR FEATURES

•ROUND TRIP COACH TRANSPORTATION - Air transportationfrom Boston, MA

•FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS - Hotel accommodationsfor 7 nights

•SUPERB CUISINE - 10 included meals consisting of 7 buffetbreakfasts and 3 dinners

•SIGHTSEEING TOUR PROGRAM - Sightseeing, includinglocal guide and all entrance fees as follows: Walking tour ofSorrento, full day tour of Amalfi Coast - Positano, Amalfi andRavello, full day tour of Naples, full day tour to Salerno andPaestum, and tour of Pompeii. Optional tours available

•CULTURAL DISCOVERY SERIES - Our program encompassescultural connections, in-depth learning on the local economy,social systems and interaction with locals

•PROFESSIONAL TOUR DIRECTOR - Assistance of aprofessional Tour Director for the entire length of the tourupon arrival in Rome

•DELUXE MOTORCOACHES - Touring by private deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach

•BAGGAGE HANDLING AND TRANSFERS – Baggagehandling for one piece of checked luggage outside of theairport

OPTIONAL ROME EXTENSION TOUR FEATURES

•FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS - Hotel accommodationsfor 2 nights

•SUPERB CUISINE - 2 included meals consisting of 2 buffetbreakfasts

•SIGHTSEEING TOUR PROGRAM - Sightseeing, including localguide and all entrance fees as follows: Full day tour of Rome,including the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and theColosseum

•PROFESSIONAL TOUR DIRECTOR - Assistance of aprofessional Tour Director for the entire length of the tour

•BAGGAGE HANDLING AND TRANSFERS – Baggage handlingfor one piece of checked luggage outside of the airport

TOUR HIGHLIGHTSRelax with six nights in one location • Sorrento, a vibrant townoverlooking the Bay of Naples • Sorrento’s great shops, bars,restaurants and entertainment • Southern Italy’s friendlypeople and lifestyle • Breathtaking Amalfi Coast drive, aUNESCO site • Romantic coastal towns of Amalfi, Positano andRavello • Savor traditional Italian dishes • Isle of Capri, apopular resort since Roman times • The terraced Gardens ofAugustus • City of Naples • Salerno, the site of the Alliedlanding in WWII • Paestum, the most well-preserved Greektemples outside of Greece • The UNESCO site of Pompeii •Discover the Eternal City of Rome • Walk in the steps of theColosseum’s gladiators • Get insider access to the treasuresof the Vatican • Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel

Day 5 Sorrento - Tour of Naples Today take a full day tour toNaples. You will be taken on a city tour that will highlight thebeauty of this uniquely amazing city. Located in the shadow of Mt.Vesuvius, Naples dates back 2,800 years. Today it is the third-most populated city in Italy, with some 1 million residents.Discover an age-old city dotted with Medieval, Baroque andRenaissance era churches and castles. Feel its energy everywhere– in the traffic, the noise, the music, the performing arts, and inthe people's deep love for and pride in their city and in theirfervent religious devotion. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. (B)Day 6 Sorrento Today at leisure for some shopping in boutiquesalong the main street and the small "vicoli" of Sorrento. Maybeenjoy lunch in an outside cafe, relax on a bench looking at thesplendid views over the Bay of Naples or sample its deliciousSorrentine lemons found in Limoncello. The day is yours.Overnight at the hotel. (B)Day 7 Sorrento - Tour of Salerno and Paestum Today take a fullday tour to Salerno and Paestum. This tour will be to the lively porttown of Salerno. During medieval times the town’s medical schoolwas among the most advanced. In recent history, Salerno was thesite of the Allied landing in September 1942. Continue toPaestum, one of the best collections of Greek temples in WesternEurope, and see the 2000 year old Doric Temples. Next, visit a“Mozzarella di Bufala” factory to learn about the Mozzarellamaking process, and to sample some of it. Return to Sorrento.Farewell dinner at a local restaurant with live music and overnightat the hotel. (B,D)Day 8 Sorrento -Tour of Pompeii/Rome Today you will be leavingSorrento for Rome, the “Eternal City”. Along the way we stop andtour Pompeii. No visit to southern Italy would be complete withouta visit to the unique ruins of Pompeii. Explore the ancient citycovered by volcanic dust from Mt Vesuvius in AD 79, and see theexcavated remains of the Forum, thermal baths, Lupanare andVetti's House. Once we arrive to Rome, the rest of the day is atleisure. Italy’s renowned capital city is a constant among “top ten”lists of places to visit. Rome welcomes, embraces, and captivatestravelers at every turn. Soak in the Italian culture as you stroll pastRoman ruins, absorb the impressive architecture, and exploreeverything from Imperial temples to early-Christian churches,medieval bell towers, baroque basilicas and playful piazzas.Tonight a dinner on your own at a local restaurant will end yourItalian stay. (B)Day 9 Rome to USA or extend your stay with an optional Romeextension Morning transfer to the airport for your return flighthome. (B)

TOUR PRICETour price is $2,849 per person, double occupancy

For single occupancy, add $499

Fuel surcharges of $536 per person are included in the price.Taxes and other fees are currently $150 per person and areadditional. Fuel surcharges and taxes are valid at the time ofprinting but are subject to change.

Please note: Though rare, it may be necessary to substitutehotels and adjust itineraries at guide's discretion due to localconditions. On the one night included and optional extensionto Rome there is a 6 Euros per person, per night hotel tax thatis charged locally at the hotel. This cannot be paid in advance.

OPTIONAL ROME EXTENSION:Rome Extension: $799 Double Occupancy or $1,198 Single

OPTIONAL ROME EXTENSIONDay 9 Rome - City Tour This morning experience a very specialprivately guided tour of the priceless collection of art andtreasures in the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museum. Thenproceed to the Piazza Venezia and Roman Forum, with a stop atthe Colosseum – a testament to the greatness of Rome’s past –for a guided tour. Continue your full day tour by viewing the Archof Constantine, Circus Maximus, the Great Synagogue, IsolaTiberina and Castel Sant’Angelo. (B)Day 10 Rome Full day at leisure. Rome is filled with monuments,fountains, antiquities and other sites worth exploring. Use thisfree day to stroll down the beautiful Via Condotti or the romanticSpanish Steps and to discover why Roman trattorias are famousfor their fine cuisine. (B)Day 11 Rome to USA Morning transfer to the airport for yourreturn flight home. (B)

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5 YES, I accept travel protection 5 �NO, I decline travel protection (not recommended) � �

(Deposit of $500 per person, plus Optional Tours and Optional Extensions are due at time of Registration.** If you are registering within 90 Days of trip departure, Total Trip Cost is due at time of registration.)

PAYMENTS*:Total Trip Cost**/Deposit: $ _________________

Optional Tours Total: $ _________________

Optional Extension Total: $ _________________

Travel Protection: $ _________________

Total (inc. Insurance) $ _________________

*Final Payment is due 90 days prior to trip departure date.

Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

CANCELLATION POLICY:Cancellations with more than 90 days prior to departure 10% of total cost per person (or a minimum of $325 per person) is retained, between 89 and 46 days priorto departure 30% is retained, 45 and 31 days 50% is retained, 30 and 15 days 75% is retained, 14 days or less, or no show 100% of the package price is retained.Note: A person becoming a single as a result of the roommate’s cancellation must pay the single supplement.

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THE LAKES REGION CHAMBER OF COMMERCETHE BEST OF THE AMALFI COAST & ROME NOVEMBER 10-18, 2017PLEASE PRINT, CIRCLE AND CHECK THE APPLICABLE INFORMATION - NAMES MUST BE LISTED AS THEY APPEAR ON YOUR PASSPORT

Please complete the form below (one per passenger) and e-mail it with a clear copy of your passport information page to Karmen Gifford at [email protected].

Name: Mr. /Mrs. /Ms. : _________________________________________ _______________________________________ Date of Birth: _______/______/_______ First/Middle Name Last NamePassport#: ________________________________________ Country of Issue: _________________________________________ Expiration date:_____/____/_______

Billing/Street Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Reservations are on a first come first served basis. Please sign up early to secure your place.

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OPTIONAL TOURS YES NO PRICE OPTIONAL EXTENSION YES PRICE

CAPRI 5 �5 $ 169.00 ROME 5 $ 799.00 (Double) � 5 $ 1,198.00 (Single)

TOTAL $ TOTAL $

TOUR COST: from $2,501 to $3,000 from $3,001 to $3,500 from $3,501 to $4,000 from $4,001 to $4,500 from $4,501 to $5,000PREMIUM COST: $ 191 $ 221 $ 252 $ 283 $ 318

REGISTRATION FORM (one per passenger)We strongly recommend registration via our online booking engine www.centralholidayswest.com/booking. Please use booking code: B002245

A minimum of 15 passengers is required for the optional tours and minimum of 20 to operate the extension.