European Extravaganza 2019

un'avventura con la famiglia e gli amici che sono familiari

Tuesday, July 2, 2019 5:35 p.m. Miami (MIA) → Malpensa (MXP), American Airlines Flight# 206 Arrives 9:00 a.m. on July 3 Record Locater: MJQHES Wednesday, July 3, 2019 TBD Pick up Rental Cars Thrifty three 5-passenger SUV’s reserved Confirmation Numbers: Check-in Relais Rossar Via Della Valletta 37010 Costermano Italy (39 045 725 6642) Confirmation: 2474015621/PIN 0770 Check-In at 3:00 p.m. Check-Out by 10:00 a.m. See & Do Have lunch on lake and relax at hotel or go see Scaligero Castle Scaligero Castle The water-surrounded fortress was constructed in the 12th century by the Scaligeri, Verona's ruling family, as part of their defensive network against Milan and was later maintained by the Venetian empire. Tour its restored interior and climb the tower for panoramic views of the lake and town. Before the Scaligeri, the Romans came here to bathe in the sulphur springs, which are now the basis of a luxury spa. Page |2

Thursday, July 4, 2019 G-man’s B-day! 10:00 a.m. Gardaland Theme Park? 11:00 a.m. 35-39 euros pp 6:00 p.m. Al & Carlos arrive Linate Airport Wine tasting at Relais Rossar wine cellar Villa Crine Winery will be on site with a tasting – duration approx 1.30h; includes 5 Wines: a light white Sparkling, valpolicella superiore, ripasso, amarone and recioto. Can buy wine and ship. Parma Ham, Cheese, chips, olives, bread will be served. 15 euros pp Friday, July 5, 2019 8:00 a.m. Breakfast at Relais Rossar See & Do Drive to Franciacorta area – visit Guido Berlucchi, Ca’ Del Bosco or maybe Azienda Agricola Bonfadini (good for kids as they have animals) Other wineries along the way: Cascina Maddalena Ca Maiol Azienda Agricola Ca ‘Dei Frati Page |3

Saturday, July 6, 2019 8:30 a.m. Breakfast at Relais Rossar See & Do Paolo Cottini Winery Corrado Benedetti – cheese, wine and meat shop that holds tastings Potential Lunch: Ai Torcoli (seems to have nice view in Marano di valpolicella) open 12:30- 2pm Frantoio Bonamini S.R.L. – Olive oil factory/shop Monte Santoccio Winery – Fumane VR Villa Calicantus – vineyard and wine tasting with some food - 30 euros pp Sunday, July 7, 2019 Check-out Relais Rossar and head to Venezia, return car to Stazione Mestre/Piazella Roma 11:30 a.m. Giora TripAdvisor Servizio Taxi Ncc 00393495159006 www.taxivenezia.com (100 Euros for Group) Back up plan: Mestre to Santa Lucia…Piazzela Roma to Marittima using People Mover ( buy one way ticket for 1.50 euros from vending machine inside station entrance). Must walk after mover drops off. 2nd option: land taxi which cuts walking down but is probably about 25 euros 12:00 p.m. Check-in to Norwegian Star See & Do Depends on how easy it is to get back over to Venezia from Port – will likely just enjoy time on ship before sailing Page |4

Monday, July 8, 2019 8:00 a.m. Split, Croatia Depart 5:00 p.m. Split is a town on Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast known for its beaches and ancient Roman Palace -- the fortresslike Diocletian's Palace. The palace was erected by the Roman emperor in the 4th century. After Rome, the best kept and most remarkable evidence of the Roman epoch in Europe is this. The city itself offers a combination of rich history and architecture, stunning natural surroundings and numerous beautiful beaches. Croatia was a part of Yugoslavia until 1991 See & Do Head to the Old Town first thing in the morning to avoid crowds as much as possible. Start your walking tour at the Golden Gate (the north entrance of the Palace) near the Gregory Ninski Statue and make a wish by rubbing his golden toe. Gregory Ninski opposed the Pope and circles of the church. Wander through the narrow streets of the Old Town and find your way to the ancient square Peristil and the Cathedral of Saint Domnius. Visit the Cathedral and climb the bell tower for beautiful panoramic views of the city. Ticket is about 20 kunas (less than 3 euros). Continue Diocletian’s Palace tour and go down to the Palace substructures (the Diocletian’s Palace cellars). You can do the whole Substructure Tour at the price of 20 kunas, or you can just visit the central part that’s free of charge. There, you can buy souvenirs or jewelry at the underground market and continue your walk on the main promenade called Riva. The Riva promenade is the most iconic outdoor space in Split. Coffee shops, restaurants, and delicious ice-cream shops. Walk a bit to the west, and visit the newly renovated West Coast Promenade -- beautiful sea view. Go for some of the Croatian specialties – Pašticada with gnocchi (a stewed beef dish cooked in special sauce) or Lamb with peas. If you prefer seafood, go for mussels, black risotto, or grilled fish. The restaurant Fife started as a local place with great traditional dishes and pretty fair prices. Although it can get a bit crowded in the peak season, it’s still a great place if you want to try local cuisine. Villa Spiza is another restaurant favored by the locals – mostly serving Mediterranean and local dishes. After lunch, it’s time to burn some calories and climb hundreds of stairs up to the viewpoint Prva vidilica on Marjan Hill. It’s a great place to admire the surrounding islands on one side and the stunning mountains on the other. The bar with the terrace overlooking the city is a nice place to grab a cup of coffee or some fresh orange juice. Spend some afternoon time at the beach. Since the city itself is a peninsula, there are multiple options to choose from. The one sand beach, and also the most popular one, Page |5

is called Bačvice, but there are dozens of great pebble beaches under the hill on Marjan. Kašuni or Obojena could be your perfect choice What to Eat: Swiss Chard Pie, “soparnik,” you will fall in love with it. It’s a very special and rare snack. It’s an old-fashioned Dalmatian dish dating back to the time before the Turks invaded the region. It is a simple dish made by filling double side dough with Swiss chard, onions, parsley, garlic and olive oil. Game of Thrones Filming Locations: https://www.boredpanda.com/tracing-game-of- thrones-filming-locations-asta-skujyte-razmiene-croatia/ Eat Pasticada -- stewed beef dish cooked in special sauce Paradizet -- a dessert made of biscuits, milk and eggs Fresh fish https://split.gg/split-fast-food/ Tuesday, July 9, 2019 8:00 a.m. Dubrovnik, Croatia Depart 5:00 p.m. The city is protected by the defensive walls, the majority of the walls were built in the 15th and 16th century. The walls are long 1940m and they completely surround the city, along with its forts. Most of the buildings and public spaces that can be found inside the city walls are built in Baroque style, the reason is the catastrophic earthquake that occurred in 1667. It destroyed a lot of Gothic and Renaissance artwork and architecture. The Sponza, Rector's palace, and Revelin fortress were the only buildings that endured and survived this disaster. The city was rebuilt in the Baroque style that has remained intact until today. When you walk through this romantic city you feel as if you walked into a movie set. Dubrovnik is well known as the filming location of the series Game of Thrones ˝portraying˝ it’s capital city Kings Landing, as well as ˝Nottingham˝in the recent Robin Hood movie. See & Do Start as early as possible and head straight for the city walls (about 30 euros pp to walk them) – take hat, sunglasses, sunscreen (can take about an hours to walk them) Tickets can be bought near Pile Gate. (Pile Gate is a film location of Games of Thrones where King Joffrey faced a citizens’ riot). See Jesuit Staircase (Games of Throne – “Shame” scenes) Rector’s Palace – 14th century palace home to art and armory and infamous prison Church of St. Blaise Franciscan Monastery – houses oldest pharmacy in the world Dubrovnik Cathedral Lovrijenac Fortress (city walls tickets gets you in here too) – great view of the city (West Harbour Doors is another Game of Thrones filming location where the unsuccessful Page |6

battle of blackwater took place in the movie) Dubrovnik Cable Car: Vista from the top of Srd Hill, which looks down over the city. It’s possible to walk to the top, but easier to take cable car. It only takes a few minutes to ride up to the top, where guests are dropped off on a panoramic viewing platform for a birds-eye view that stretches for miles. Lokrum Island if we have time after walking tour - 10 minute boat ride from the harbour, it feels a world away from Dubrovnik thanks to its secluded coves, groves of olive trees, and quiet, shaded walking paths frequented by the likes of cute bunnies and majestic peacocks. Oralie/Michael/Carlos - Game of Thrones Tour: https://www.getyourguide.com/dubrovnik-l513/dubrovnik-2-hour-game-of-thrones- tour- t101618/?partner_id=1OI4D21&utm_medium=online_publisher&placement=content- middle https://www.globeguide.ca/one-day-in-dubrovnik-itinerary/ See self-guided walking tour below in misc section. Eat Crni rižot or Black Risotto: typical Dalmatian dish -- black because of the squid’s ink, but usually also contains some other seafood like shellfish; mussels and clams. Grilled fish, seafood platters Babić – red wine, native Croatian red wine grape common to the Northern Dalmatia region. It’s typically grown around Šibenik and Primošten area. Dingač is a Croatian top quality red wine made of the plavac mali crni grape variety in a small area of the Pelješac sub-region. White wine: Pošip - this wine is made of autochthonous white wine grape primarily grown on the island of Korčula, and it will make this meal heavenly. Mušule na buzaru (Stewed mussels) Buzara is a method of cooking seafood, mainly the shellfish, typical for this area -- cooked with white wine, garlic, parsley and breadcrumbs and sometimes the tomato paste for color. Fresh oysters-in Mali Ston should be an essential part of your trip to Dubrovnik area. Oysters that come from the seabed of Mali Ston Bay have been cultivated since ancient times and we can proudly say that they are world’s most delicious oysters. The legend has it they were consumed in honor of Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty… Makaruli Šporki (Dirty Macaroni) nothing dirty about this traditional dish – it is very similar to Italian Pasta Bolognese – the meat sauce makes them a little dirty Zelena menestra or the green stew is one of those traditional Dubrovnik dishes that you won’t be able to taste anywhere else in the world. It has been mentioned in writings since 1480! Even though many versions of this delicious meal exist in different regions of Dubrovnik area, this dish is traced back to the Konavle region. The main ingredients are different kinds of meat potatoes and cabbage. Page |7

The fruit of the olive tree -This particular plant has shaped the history and culture of Dubrovnik and the Dalmatian region, more than any other. If you follow the history of the olive tree and its products, you will be able to see how the olive and its oil shaped the history of human existence in this region. Either as food, an oil, a medicine, a firewood or just olive leaves as animal feed, the olive has always been omnipresent in this region. If you explore this area you will come across some olive trees that are thousand years old and still growing along the coast as a rich testament to the common history of people and trees, while the process of obtaining oil has not changed since the Roman era. The Ston Cake - Comes from Ston. Its unusual appearance made this cake a tourist attraction, both in Ston and Dubrovnik. It has been prepared for centuries. Many years ago when cakes were considered a luxury, this cake was made for festivities and celebrations like Christmas, Easter, and weddings. Local people used pasta for the filling to economize on ingredients. Every house had its own traditional recipe but this cake is basically made of thin, unsweetened pastry typically zitone or penne pasta, locally called makaruli, firmly compressed and mixed with nuts (most often almonds and walnuts), lemon zest, sugar, sometimes chocolate and butter, all bound with beaten eggs. You can find the whole recipe here. Rozata - most popular dessert in Dubrovnik. It’s a custard pudding particularly popular during summer months. When explaining this dessert, people usually compare it with creme brulee or flan. Silky scented pudding drowning in pools of caramel. Arancini or Orancini – traditional dessert -- candied orange peel! Can also be made from the lemon peel and then it’s called Limuncini. Can purchase in Green Market. Wednesday, July 10, 2019 8:00 a.m. Corfu, Greece Depart 4:00 p.m. Corfu, an island off Greece’s northwest coast in the Ionian Sea, is defined by rugged mountains and a resort-studded shoreline. Its cultural heritage reflects years spent under Venetian, French and British rule before it was united with Greece in 1864. Corfu Town, flanked by 2 imposing Venetian fortresses, features winding medieval lanes, a French-style arcade and the grand Palace of St. Michael and St. George. See & Do Gorge at Agni Bay: Perched on the north-east coast of the island. Agni Bay - historic fishing village. Take a dip and/or relax at one of the seafront tavernas that conjures up delicious Corfiot dishes. If you love seafood, you’ll love this little bay. Try Nikolas’ Taverna. Cape Drastis: one of the most northerly points of Corfu Island (and one that should not be missed). There always seems to be inconsistencies on when Cape Drastis is open but it’s a sure bet that the summer months are easiest to gain access. Near the top of the road, there is a gate which is ‘sometimes’ manned to charge for entry. This Page |8

isn’t always the case and you can be lucky to just drive straight through. The road down to Cape Drastis can also be a little steep, so drive with care. Once you’ve arrived, you’ll appreciate how beautiful this spot is. Later in the day the sun hits the cliffs for a dramatic scene. Visit Old Town: wander around and see if you can spot any of the historic Venetian houses that are still standing. Look for Statue of Georgios Theotokis, the Liston, the Old Fortress, Spilias Square and Saint Spyridon Church (the patron saint of the town). Vlacherna Monastry: one of the most iconic sites of Corfu -- juts out into the sea on its very own island. Nowadays, the monastery is reached by a small track over the water, which makes for a lovely place to visit. The monastery is open all year round and welcomes all visitors. St. George’s church, Kerkyra: built by the British in the 19th Century. Perched within the Old Fortress of Kerkya (Corfu City), it’s a great place to see. Canal d’Amour: one of the busier areas of Corfu Island, Sidari has a little gem that you should definitely see. Just shy of the town itself (to the west) is Canal d’Amour, one of Corfu’s most unique spots. Royal Achilleion Palace: built as a home for Austrian Royalty Palaiokastritsa: little village that is said to be the Greek mythological site of Scheria and the last spot Odysseus visited before returning home. Make sure to visit the monastery that goes all the way back to the 1200’s and take a dip on the main beach. Sidari Endless sandy beaches with stunning sandstone formations, as if the sea moulded the sand like a potter. On its western side there are the fjords and the famous Canal d’Amour. The myths have been passed along for generations: as legend has it, if you swim in this natural passage, you’ll find your soul mate. In Sidari there is also a water park that’s fun for all ages, Porto Timoni – one of the best beaches but not easy to get to Alipa: A sandy beach, with big rocks along its northern part. Clean and crystal clear waters. Here you’ll find umbrellas, sun beds, boat rentals and a restaurant, as well as a fishing port. Agios Spyridonas: The most picturesque and popular of all the beaches in Paleokastritsa, since it looks out at the cliffs. It is fully-organised, and offers all sorts of water sports. Eat Traditional Corfu Food is an international fusion. Though Greek and Venetian are the strongest influences, spices from the east, cooking methods from France as well as other parts of the Mediterranean and even the remnants of British occupation, have all left their mark on Corfu food. Corfiot cuisine is dominated by the use of wine, garlic and eastern spices, like cloves, allspice, cinnamon and more. Pastitsado (Sometimes spelled Pazztisada) is a hearty red wine stew with rooster or beef that is served with pasta. Sofrito one of the most popular dishes in Corfu that is easy to find and the name refers to both the dish and the cooking style – to “slowly fry”. The dish originates from the Venetian influence. A classic Sofrito in Italy may slowly fry onions, carrots and celery. In Cuba, you are more likely to find onions and Page |9

bell peppers. But in Corfiot Sofrito the main ingredients to be slowly fried are the beef and a lot of Garlic – makes for a meaty but pungent dish. Veal Fricando is a loin of veal, larded and braised, or roasted. Zorka (veg pies) pies made with seasonal vegetables – with or without a pastry shell. Depending on the season you may find Zucchini pies, savoury pumpkin pies, onion pies, cheese pies, or whatever is fresh on the farm that day Fish Bourdeto -- typically made with Skate, but any fish or seafood can be used. The dish originates from areas throughout Venetian controlled Adriatic ports. Pork Dolcegarbo is Pork slowly cooked with onions, rosemary white wine and spices (served with aromatic rice, polenta or potatoes ). Sikomaida found in some of the more traditional villages, this is a sweet fig pie made with Figs pounded in Ouzo, walnuts, spices and pepper then wrapped in fig leaves. Thursday, July 11, 2019 2:00 p.m. Santorini, Greece Depart 10:00 p.m. Santorini officially known as Thira, is one of the Cyclades islands in the Aegean Sea. It was devastated by a volcanic eruption in the 16th century BC, forever shaping its rugged landscape. The bay surrounding Santorini is actually the world's largest volcanic crater, created by the massive eruption of the Thera volcano (which is still active). The bay is also believed by some to conceal the legendary lost city of Atlantis. The whitewashed, cubiform houses of its 2 principal towns, Fira and Oia, cling to cliffs above an underwater caldera (crater). They overlook the sea, small islands to the west and beaches made up of black, red and white lava pebbles. Famous for sunsets from Oia town, white aubergine (eggplant) and the active volcano. 3:30 p.m. Private Tour: Santorini Unique Experience Duration: approx. 6 hours (cable car is 6 euros pp) https://www.viator.com/tours/Santorini/Santorini-Cruise-Shore-Trips/d959-14431P23 We will stop at Red Beach, Akrotiri Archaeological Site, pass by: authentic traditional settlement with historical houses, blue-domed churches, and old mansions, Skaros Rock, Imerovigli which offer the best unique views and our hidden spots. Megalochori - Traditional Village, Perissa Black Sand Beach, Lunchtime optional at the traditional restaurant. Optional stop at Venetsanos Winery to taste five different glasses of wine P a g e | 10

and enjoying caldera view from the top of the winery. Stop at Monastery of Profitis Ilias, highest spot on Santorini and taste local products from the monastery. Eat TIP: Avoid restaurants and cafes advertising pizza, toasted sandwiches and other fast- food staples, and seek out a clifftop restaurant with fresh fish on the menu; grilled red mullet is particularly good. Fava me Koukia (Mashed up fava beans), Tomato Gefthedes (Tomato fritters), White aubergine (eggplant), Saganaki (Fried cheese in filo pastry covered in honey), Greek Salad, Keftes/Kofta – ground meat – kinda like sausage, Pomegranates, Roasted Greek lamb, Moussaka, Spanakopita (spinach pie), Souvlaki and Gyros Restaurant Bermudez recommended Pyrgoes, www.pyrgoes-santorini.com Friday, July 12, 2019 7:00 a.m. Athens (Piraeus), Greece Depart 7:00 p.m. Athens is the capital of Greece. It was also at the heart of Ancient Greece, a powerful civilization and empire. The city is still dominated by 5th-century BC landmarks, including the Acropolis, a hilltop citadel topped with ancient buildings like the colonnaded Parthenon temple. The Acropolis Museum, along with the National Archaeological Museum, preserves sculptures, vases, jewelry and more from Ancient Greece. 7:30 a.m. Private Tour: Classic Athens & Cape Sounion Day Tour Warm Penguin Tours Confirmation: 711152362 Duration: 6-8 hours https://www.viator.com/account/booking/41720630/1111991932/711152362 From cruise terminal we will travel in style with WiFi as an informative driver stops at all the main sites of Athens including the Acropolis, New Acropolis Museum, Hadrians Arch, Temple of Zeus, Parliament & changing of the guards. We can explore these at our leisure without deadlines. Driver will suggest an ideal spot for lunch and refreshments before continuing out of the city for around an hour along the Aegean coast line and exploring the beautiful area of Sounion and the breathtaking Temple of Poseidon perched on the shear cliff edge with its open sea views where we learn how the Aegean got its name, the importance of the Temple in Greek history and of previous visitors from Theseus to Lord Byron during his own Grand Tour. If we want greater depth of information & guiding inside the archeological sites, the option of having an expert Private Licensed guide to accompany inside is available upon request at 40 to 50 euro per hour. Private guiding time for the Acropolis would be 2 hours for example. Excluded: Entrance fees P a g e | 11

Acropolis: 20 Euro Entrance to the Temple of Poseidon 8 Euro Licensed guide for guiding in archeological sites. Available on request Athens Airport transfers: arranged on request with surcharge Gratuities Food and drinks. Carlos’ co-worker recommends: Psyri neighborhood, Kolonaki neighborhood (upscale), Monastiraki neighborhood Eat Greek Salad, Saganaki, Fava, tomato balls, pastitsio, spinach pie Saturday, July 13, 2019 10:00 a.m. Rhodes, Greece Depart 6:00 p.m. Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese islands of Greece and is also the island group's historical capital. ... Historically, Rhodes was famous worldwide for the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. See & Do Lindos: Perched atop a cliff, the well preserved Lindos Acropolis is the star of the beautiful medieval village of Lindos. The most stunning sights are on the second level of the Acropolis where the Temple of Athena Lindia and a 20 column covered walkway reside. The ancient archaeological site has magnificent views of the surrounding harbour and coastline and the contrast of ancient ruins against nature are breathtaking. Anthony Quinn Bay: named after the actor Anthony Quinn who fell in love with Rhodes while filming the movie The Guns of Navarone and bought part of the island. Rhodes Old Town: one of the oldest medieval towns in Europe and today is one of the best preserved with highlights including the Palace of the Grand Masters and the Street of the Knights. The Old Town walls remain in place and one of the highlights of a visit is walking atop them. From the moment you pass through one of the Old Town Gates, it feels like taking a step back in time. The cobbled maze of streets are lined with quaint restaurants and shops and it’s easy to lose all sense of time and direction. Rhodes Old Town is listed as one of the UNESCO World Sites in Greece. Mandraki – New Town P a g e | 12

10:30 a.m. Private Tour: Rhodes Taxi Tour Duration: 5 hours http://www.rhodestaxitours.com/rhodes_east_coast_private_tour.html 0030 695 6618875 – Elli Zahariadi Booking Manager (750 euros - 250 euros already deposited) Panoramic Rhodes City Tour and Lindos: begins with a panoramic tour of the city of Rhodes; Mandraki harbor - we will see the place where the ancient and legendary Colossus of Rhodes once stood. It was known as one of the seven wonders of the Ancient world. Northern point of the island - where the Aegean sea and Mediterranean sea are meeting each other; Monthe Smith Hill - for a beautiful panoramic view of the city; Acropolis of Rhodes - Temple of Pythian Apollo - panoramic view; Then a drive along the East seaside through picturesque villages 50km away to the beautiful village of Lindos. Lindos village and Acropolis - (Entrance fee of 12 Euro/per person at the Acropolis of Lindos) Then return to Rhodes – can be dropped off outside the Old City for independent browsing(it is situated opposite of the port so it is very easy to walk back to your ship), or directly to the ship or at any other point of interest. Tour Extension: You can extend your tour to and add extra time for lunch at an outstanding traditional Greek tavern or some free time at a beach of your choice. Alternatively, we can arrange a visit to a spectacular seaside tavern near the sea so that you can combine and enjoy both a fabulous lunch and some beach time. Sunday, July 14, 2019 7:00 a.m. Mykonos, Greece Depart 3:00 p.m. Mykonos is one of the most famous Greek islands. Located in the Cycladic region of the beautiful Aegean Sea, Mykonos offers amazing beaches, beautiful nature, picturesque villages, delicious Greek food and a chic lifestyle. However Mykonos is very famous for its great nightlife. P a g e | 13

See & Do Mykonos' Chora (“Town”) is probably the biggest must-see on the island. Here you'll find the string of windmills the island is known for, plenty of shopping in a pedestrian-friendly zone, and some nice restaurants in an area known as “Little Venice.” Beaches Eat Caprice – Bar - Little Venice, Mykonos Town 846 00, Greece Monday, July 15, 2019 8:00 a.m. Argostoli, Kefalonia, Greece Depart 2:00 p.m. Argostoli is the capital town of the picturesque island of Kefalonia, one of Greece’s beautiful Ionian islands. This area is an attractive seaside resort, having been mostly rebuilt following an earthquake in 1953 that actually raised the whole island some 60 centimetres in less than half a minute! The town was reformed to be in-keeping with the neoclassical style of its former architecture. Argostoli nestles around a sheltered bay, known as ‘Koutavos Lagoon. See & Do Beaches - Myrtos; northwestern coast of Kefalonia, Myrtos is considered one of the top 30 best beaches in the world. Antisamos; a few kilometres from bustling port of Sami. The green hills seem to grow almost into the clear sea, making it clear why it was chosen to film some scenes for the movie “Captain Corelli’s Mandolin.” Petani; 20km west of Argostoli on the peninsula of Paliki. The huge cliffs come right up to the sandy beach. The water deepens quickly near the shore, creating much larger waves then found on the other beaches in Kefalonia. Xi; named from the X-shape of the cove, is one of the most famous beaches on the island. Bar right on the beach Shallow water make it a perfect place for families with children. Skala; long sandy beach runs along the bright, clear blue sea on one side, and dense green hills on the other. It is a perfect location for snorkelling or jumping onto an excursion boat that will take you to nearby isolated coves. Melissani Cave - Discovered in 1951 and opened to the public in 1963. The cave lake is one of the most incredible sights on the island and is located about 2km from the town of Sami. Sea Turtles in Argostoli - Argostoli is the biggest town and bustling capital of the island, it is also home to a permanent population of endangered loggerhead sea turtles. They live in the Argostoli harbour and can be seen in high concentrations in the morning while waiting around the fishing boats for the fisherman to clean out their nets. Explore the Picturesque Villages P a g e | 14

Agia Efimia; this coastal fishing village is found off the east coast of the island. It is the perfect place to visit adorable churches, remains of old fortresses, and Venetian buildings. Fiskardo - Many villages were destroyed in the 1953 earthquake, this beautiful fishing village is one of the few that survived and many buildings still have their traditional local colours. Walk along the main coastal road to shop, visit the many taverns or visit the ruins of a Palaeolithic settlement and Byzantine churches Assos; is a small town with only 100 inhabitants in this charming village. On the left side of the village Assos is connected with a castle built in 1500 to protect against pirates. Sami; this town is the second largest port after Argostoli. The town has a perfect waterfront with unique Venetian buildings, shops, and cafes that look out over the blue-green waters. If you’re craving some history the Acropolis of Sami can be found up in the Lapitha Mountain behind the town. This was once a densely populated and strongly fortified town that was an autonomous and independent state in the Paleolithic Times, the ruins of which can still be visited today. Catch a Boat to Ithaca or Zante - Cephalonia is the perfect place to jump onto a boat tour to explore the islands of Ithaca of Zante. Ithaca has an impressive coastline with secluded beaches and incredible waters. Zante is the perfect place to not only see the famous shipwreck, a magical view on the beach in front of the steep, white cliffs but is also one of the last reproductive grounds for the Caretta-Caretta sea turtles. Kefalonian Brewery - In the town of Sami, this brewery offers tours and tastings of their delicious brew. For more information: http://kefalonianbeer.com/en/ Explore the Castle of Agios Georgios - Situated approximately 5km from the town of Argostoli, this beautiful Venetian castle was once the capital of Kefalonia until 1757. It was probably built around the 12th century by the Byzantine emperors and the outside walls are still well preserved. Although the castle has been damaged by earthquakes, there are still some walls and arches that can be viewed. Eat High quality wines like the Robola (white and dry), that is the most famous wine of Kefalonia, the Mavrodafne (red, strong and sweet) and the muscat (sweet and white). The Robola is a very old grape native of the island. Also cultivated elsewhere in Greece, but it has a taste for the mountainous slopes of Kefalonia; for this reason the official name is \"Robola of Kefalonia.\" The Robola is round and flowers, fat in the mouth and with a length that evokes a little bit the style of the Chardonnay. This wine is pure and sensual, it is pale yellow, with aromas of citrus and a sweet and spicy taste, it has a freshness very surprising as Kefalonia is subjected to high summer temperatures. The Mavrodaphne (which means black laurel) is intense, with a beautiful ruby-red colour and a fragrance of black fruits. The Muscat is a dessert wine made of dried raisin. Finally we can't forget to mention the Metaxa (local brandy). P a g e | 15

Tuesday, July 16, 2019 8:00 a.m. Kotor, Montenegro Depart 4:00 p.m. Kotor is a fortified town on Montenegro’s Adriatic coast, in a bay near the limestone cliffs of Mt. Lovćen. Characterized by winding streets and squares, its medieval old town has several Romanesque churches, including Kotor Cathedral. It's also home to the Maritime Museum, which explores local seafaring history. Sveti Đorđe, one of 2 tiny islands off the ancient town of Perast, features a centuries-old church. See & Do Perast, a tiny village nestled on the edge of the bay and renowned to be one of the most beautiful places in Montenegro. Explore Old Town Eat Gavice is a traditional favourite snack food on the Montenegrin coast. They're small fish that are floured and then fried. Black Risotto, Njeguski steak and Karadjordjeva Schnitzel (pork steak is stuffed with Montenegrin cream cheese (kajmak) and prosciutto), 'Sac' (pronounced 'such') in Montenegrin. The meat (be it goat, veal or lamb) is slow roasted in ashes under an iron dome. The end result is fall-apart roasted meat that's served with the best roast potatoes you've ever had. Cevapi are little sausages and pljeskavica are burger patties. Wednesday, July 17, 2019 1:00 p.m. Venezia, Italy all day Gondola Ride for Mom & Dad To get to Murano: Arrive to Piazzale Roma, either by Cruise shuttle bus, by people mover, or by land taxi, and then catch either of the n°3 or n°4.2 lines to Murano. Bermudez recommended Gelatoteca Suso P a g e | 16

Thursday, July 18, 2019 7:30 a.m. Disembarkation begin (need to be off by 10:30/11:00) To reach the Venezia Santa Lucia station, take the People Mover to the Piazzale Roma and follow the crowd across the large, modern Calatrava Bridge. The station is five or 10 minutes from the Piazzale Roma on foot. Look for ticket-vending machines near the station entrances – tickets are 1.50 euros 12:01 p.m. Venezia S Lucia → Milano Centrale Arrives Milano 2:25 p.m. Train: NTV 8982 Coach : 7; Seat : 29 ; 30 ; 31 ; 32 ; 33 ; 34 ; 35 ; 36 ; 37 Italo Booking Reference: Y465WB Rail Europe Booking Reference: 46692803 Hotel is walking distance. Check-In Hilton Milan Via Luigi Galvani 12 Milan 20124 IT Confirmation #3118257319 See & Do Duomo Friday, July 19, 2019 12:00 p.m. Linate (LIN) → Madrid (MAD), American Airlines Flight 8752 Arrives 2:20 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Madrid (MAD) → Miami (MIA), American Airlines Flight 8635 Arrives 8:00 p.m. P a g e | 17

Miscellaneous Info Survival Phrases/Words in Italian Buongiorno! (bwohn-johr-noh) (Hello! and Good morning!) Arrivederci! (ahr-ree-veh-dehr-chee) (Goodbye!) (Formal) Ciao! (chou) (Hello! and Good-bye!) (Informal) Salve! (sahl-veh) (Hello! and Good-bye!) (Neutral) Buonasera! (bwoh-nah-seh-rah) (Good afternoon! Good evening!) (Formal) Buonanotte! (bwoh-nah-noht-teh) (Good night!) (Informal) Come si chiama? (koh-meh see kyah-mah) (What is your name?) (Formal) Come ti chiami? (koh-meh tee kyah-mee) (What is your name?) (Informal) Come sta? (koh-meh stah) (How are you?) (Formal) Come stai? (koh-meh stahy) (How are you?) (Informal) Bene, grazie. (beh-neh grah-tsee-eh) (Fine, thank you.) Per favore (pehr fah-voh-reh) (Please.) Per piacere (pehr pyah-cheh-reh) (Please.) Grazie (grah-tsee-eh) (Thank you.) Prego! (preh-goh) (You’re welcome!; By all means, after you.) Non c’è di che. (nohn cheh dee keh) (You’re welcome.) Mi dispiace. (mee dees-pyah-cheh) (I’m sorry.) Mi scusi. (mee skooh-zee) (Excuse me, formal.) Scusi, un informazione, per favore. (skooh-zee oohn-een-fohr-mats-yoh-neh pehr fah- voh-reh) (Excuse me, I need some information, please.) Scusa. (skooh-zah) (Excuse me, I’m sorry, informal) Permesso? (pehr-mehs-soh) (Excuse me — when walking through a crowded train compartment; also, “May I come in?” when crossing the threshold of someone’s house.) Sì. (see) (Yes.) No. (noh) (No.) Quanto? (kwanh-toh) (How much?) Dov’è la stazione? (doh-veh lah stah-tsyoh-neh) (Where is the station?) Scusi, dov’è il bagno? (skooh-zee doh-veh eel bahn-yoh) (Where is the bathroom?) Quanto dista il Colosseo? (kwahn-toh dees-tah eel koh-lohs-seh-oh) (How far is the Coloseum?) Dove si mangia il miglior gelato? (doh-veh see mahn-jah eel meel-yohr geh-lah-toh) (Where can you get the best ice cream?) Come si arriva in Piazza della Repubblica? (koh-meh see ahr-ree-vah een pyahts-sah dehl-lah reh-pooh-blee-kah) (How do you get to Piazza della Repubblica?) P a g e | 18

SurvivalPhrases/Words in Croatian Hello. (informal) Bok (bohk). How are you? Kako ste? (formal) (KAH-koh steh?) How are you? Kako si? (informal) (KAH-koh see?) Fine, thank you. Dobro sam, hvala. (DOH-broh sahm, HVAH-lah) Please. Molim. (MOH-leem) Thank you. Hvala. (HVAH-lah) Thank you very much Hvala lijepa. (HVAh-lah LYEH-pah) You're welcome. Nema na čemu. (NEH-mah na CHEH-moo)or Molim. (MO-leem) Yes. Da. (da) No. Ne. (ne) Good morning. Dobro jutro. (DOH-broh YOO-troh) Good afternoon. Dobar dan. (DOH-bahr dahn) Good evening. Dobra večer. (DOH-brah VEH-cher) Good night. Laku noć. (LAH-koo notch) Good night (to sleep) Laku noć. (LAH-koo nohch) Excuse me. (getting attention) Oprostite. (oh-PROHS-tee-teh) Excuse me. (begging pardon) Pardon. (par-DON) Goodbye Doviđenja (doh-vee-JEH-nyah) or Zbogom (ZBOH-gohm). Goodbye (informal) Doviđenja (doh-vee-JEH-nyah) or Bok. (bok) What is your name? Kako se zovete? (formal) (KAH-koh seh ZOH-veh-teh) What is your name? Kako se zoveš? (informal) (KAH-koh seh ZOH-vehsh) My name is ______ . Zovem se ______ . (ZOH-vehm seh____.) I am _____. : Ja sam ______. (yah sahm____.) Nice to meet you. Drago mi je. (DRAH-goh mee yeh) I can't speak Croatian [well]. Ne govorim (dobro) hrvatski. (neh GOH-voh-reem DOH-broh HUHR-vahts-kee) Do you speak English? Govorite li engleski? (formal) (goh-VOH-ree-teh lee EN-gless-kee); Govoriš (li) engleski? (informal) (goh-VOH-reesh (lee) EN-gless-kee) P a g e | 19

Survival Phrases/Words in Greek The less formal way to say “Hi” would just be “Γεια” (Yah). If addressing a group, say “YAH- sas”. Nice to meet you: Χάρηκα πολύ (HA-ree-ka po-LEE) How are you?: Tι κανείς (tee-KAH-nis)? Good morning: Καλημέρα (kah-lee-MER-ah): You would say this greeting up until noon, and then for the rest of the day you can use “Γεια” (yah) as the standard greeting. Good afternoon/evening: Καλησπέρα (kah-lee-SPER-ah): Beginning around late afternoon/dusk and into the evening, you can use this greeting. Goodnight: Καληνύχτα (kah-lee-NEEKH-tah): Say this when going to bed. Thank you: Ευχαριστώ (eff-kha-ri-STOE) Please / You’re welcome: Παρακαλώ (para-kah-LOE) “please” and “you’re welcome” is the same, making it all the more easy to learn. It’s polite to say “para-kah-LOE” after asking for directions or the price of something. It can even be used to mean “I beg your pardon?” or “Huh?” when you’ve misunderstood or want someone to repeat something. My name is... : Με λένε (may LEH-neh)... What is your name? πως σε λένε? (pos-oh LEH-neh) Goodbye: Γειά σου (YAH-soo): The more informal way of saying bye would just be “Yah.” Recall that this is the same as saying hello (similar to “ciao” in Italian or “aloha” in Hawaiian). If addressing a group, say “YAH-sas.” See/Talk to you later: Τα λέμε (tah-LEH-meh): You may hear people ending their conversations with this phrase as well. Yes: Ναί (neh) ; No: όχι (OH-hee) - Be careful not to confuse yes and no — it's easy to mistakenly associate \"neh\" with \"no\" in English, and \"oh-hee\" with \"okay\" when in fact it's just the opposite! An easy neumonic is to remember that they're actually the inverse of what you would initially think. Excuse me / Sorry: Συγνώμη (See-GHNO-mee): Say this to get someone's attention, ask to pass by someone, or apologize if you've bumped into someone. Where is the bathroom?: Πού είναι η τουαλέτα (Poh-EE-nay ee tua-LEH-tah)? Helpful hint: \"Poh-EE-nay\" means \"Where is?\" so you can ask for help with locating something by saying this while pointing to a specific location in your guidebook or on a map. Do you speak English? Μιλάτε αγγλικά (Mee-LAH-teh ag-li-KAH)? Cheers!: Στην υγειά μας! (STIN-eh YAH-mas): This literally means \"To our health!\" If addressing a group of people not including yourself, say \"STIN-eh YAH-sas,\" which means \"To your health!\" Bottoms up! Ασπρο πάτο (AHS-pro PAH-toh) Meaning literally \"white bottom,\" if you use this with a new Greek acquaintance, you'll be sure to impress. How much is it?: Πόσο κάνει αυτό (POH-soh KAH-nee af-TOH)? You can get by with asking \"POH-soh KAH-nee\" (How much?). Adding the \"af-TOH\" just means \"How much is it?\" P a g e | 20

I don’t understand: ∆εν καταλαβαίνω (Then Kah-tah-lah-VEH-noh) Help! Βοήθεια (voh-EE-thee-yah) I love Greece: Αγαπώ την Ελλάδα (Ah-gah-POH teen Eh-LAH-tha) Oops!: Ωπα (OH-pa): originally meaning \"oops\" or \"whoops,\" now also used as an exclamation of enthusiasm/joy in celebrations, appreciation for music, dancing, food, and drinks. For example, when you've thoroughly impressed your waiter with your new Greek skills, and he offers you a round of ouzo shots on the house, you can say, \"Opa!\" in appreciation. Potential Garda Area Sightseeing Ideas : P a g e | 21

Franciacorta Unlike Champagne’s history, the Italian region Franciacorta is a relative newcomer to the sparkling wine scene—officially designated in 1967. It was conceived with an eye to making higher-quality Italian sparkling wine, very much following in the footsteps of its French cousin. Key to that aspiration is the region’s required use of the metodo classico: formerly known as the Champagne method. With it, the secondary fermentation happens in the bottle, giving both Champagnes and Franciacortas their characteristically soft, foamy bubbles. This contrasts with the vast majority of Italy’s sparkling wine production (almost entirely for that brunch mainstay, prosecco), which uses the charmant method, wherein secondary fermentation happens in large vats, and the wine is then bottled when it’s already fizzy. While both methods have their pros and cons, metodo classico is crucial to Franciacorta’s efforts to be understood as a step above everyday Italian sparkling. In addition, the region requires that producers use the traditional selection of Champagne grapes: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir (Pinot Nero in Italy). Pinot Bianco (a white variant of Pinot Noir) is also allowed, but only makes up 5 percent of the grapes planted in the region. “Brut nature” or “zero dosage” are French terms, now used internationally, referring to the level of residual sugar remaining in a sparkling wine after the final bottling. Despite tasting dry (which is what the word means), standard brut sparkling wine have anywhere between 7 and 15 grams per liter of residual sugar (literally, grape sugars left over after fermentation). Brut Nature must have less than two. That’s good news for those who like their sparklers ultra-dry—and this bottle is no exception. It’s a wine defined by its laser-like acidity Extra brut splits the difference between Brut Nature and Brut: sparkling wines with between 2 and 6 grams per liter of residual sugar are classified as Extra Brut. Dubrovnik Begin self-guided tour of Dubrovnik by walking through Dubrovnik’s famous Gate of Pila. Placa (Stradun): The Gate of Pila is one of only three entrances to the city. Look up and you’ll see a statue of St. Blaise, the patron saint of Dubrovnik, holding the city in his hand. Placa is Dubrovnik’s main street, where you’ll find shops selling the famous rosolio (a rose-infused liqueur), red coral jewelry, plavac mali wine, and candied orange peel. Look for the “Authentically Croatian” sticker in shop windows to make sure you’re supporting local businesses–and to avoid buying Chinese-made knock-offs. Take a moment to imagine what the city looked like when Placa was a seawater canal that separated the wealthy from the poor. P a g e | 22

When you first hit Placa, you’ll see one of the world’s toughest churches to your left. Earthquakes have shaped the city’s appearance, and locals believe that they strike once every 300 years (the last one was around 100 years ago). The Church of St. Saviour (Crkva svetog Spasa) is the only building in this area of Dubrovnik that survived the devastating earthquake that flatted the city in the 16th century. It is locally known as the Church of the Earthquake, and it protects the city. Take a close look and you’ll see where shrapnel scarred the church’s façade during the Serbo-Croatian War. At the end of Placa you’ll see the bell tower, the Orlando Column, and St. Blaise Church (Crkva sv. Vlaha). The bell tower features two bronze statues that strike the bell on the hour. The Orlando Column, which features a statue of the knight Roland, has a gruesome history. Guilty criminals of the lower class were quartered when convicted, and their four parts were hung on the column for all to see. If a noble was found guilty, he or she simply lost his or her head. After admiring this atrocious column, enter St. Blaise Church (free entrance) to see awesome stained-glass work of local artist Ivo Dulcic. Now follow Pred Dvorom street until you see the Rector’s Palace on the left (approximately 40 kuna/$7 to enter). This isn’t a religious institution, but the seat of the former government. Dubrovnik was known as the Republic of Ragusa until the 19th century, and it was one of the most successful democratic states in history. The rector, or head of the government, was changed every 30 days, and this palace was where he lived. In fact, to prevent corruption, he was not allowed to leave at all during those 30 days. You simply cannot fully appreciate the history of Dubrovnik without visiting the Rector’s Palace, where the cunning tricks of the city’s leaders are still shared. Inside, you’ll find everything from local artworks (including the original bronze sculptures from the animated bell tower) to antique furniture, jewelry, and musical instruments. Don’t miss the doorway just off the inner courtyard that leads to the prison. When you leave, continue our self-guided tour of Dubrovnk along Pred Dvorom street to the Cathedral-Treasury (Katedrala-riznica). (10 kuna or $1.50) To have any idea of the wealth of Ragusa, you’ll have to visit this cathedral, which houses a gold-packed treasury. The treasury is located to the left of the altar, where admission is charged. It’s crammed with gold relics featuring different parts of saints, from ribs to hands to skulls. I’d always wondered why relics feature one small bone rather than the entire body of a saint. Saints were first martyred and buried outside of Rome, and it wasn’t until the barbarians leveled Rome that the bodies were retrieved and buried within the city. A church was built over and dedicated to each saint. Later, when more people wanted to have saint-blessed churches, these bodies were broken into pieces and sent around P a g e | 23

the world. That’s why you’ll see one finger bone in an immaculately crafted silver and gold arm. The Cathedral-Treasury also displays a piece of the original cross, as well as a painting on the head of a wine barrel that is believed to be a Raphael. Take a quick stroll along Resticeva street. This part of Dubrovnik also withstood the 16th-century earthquake, and it is home to some of the oldest and most traditional architecture in Dubrovnik. When looking at the Venetian baroque architecture, imagine what the city must have looked like, entirely built in this style. City Walls -- the most important site in Dubrovnik. The views never stop: from the sheer drops into the sea to the rooftops and cathedral spires. Hiking the walls provides a new perspective not only of Dubrovnik, but also of the surrounding coastline. Over a mile long, the walls take roughly one and a half hours to hike. There are plenty of places to stop, including a couple cafes, if you want to extend your visit. One of my favorite parts is climbing the tower-like Fort Minceta. If we have time, visit the Franciscan Monastery-Museum (Franjevacki samostan- muzej), which has a columned courtyard where none of the column’s capitals are the same. The Pharmacy Museum, also located inside, is one of the oldest pharmacies in history. The cable car that climbs the hill behind Dubrovnik lets you see the harsh highlands of the interior and provides an excellent view of the city. If we’re feeling adventuresome and want to save money, just buy a one-way ticket up, then hike down on the well-marked trail. It takes about 30 minutes. 80 kuna ($14) adult roundtrip, 50 kuna ($9) one way. P a g e | 24

Greece’s Islands Strewn over two very different seas; the Aegean and the Ionian, and are grouped into “families” that share similar looks, culture, history and climate. Island groups are below. Cyclades: Mykonos, Tinos, Sifnos, Syros, Serifos, Paros, Antiparos, Santorini, Kea, Andros, Koufonisia, Milos, Naxos, Amorgos (Ios, Folegandros and others) The “meltemi”, which is the prevailing north wind in high summer, can get very strong indeed. It is known as the island doctor for its bracing and cleansing effect, and it comes in three strengths: the Kapelata – blows your hat off, the Kareklata – blows chairs over, and the Trapezata – blows tables over.; Dodecanese and Samos: Patmos, Samos, (Kos, Tilos, Symi, Rhodes, Kalymnos, Leros, Chios et al.); Ionian Islands: Corfu, Paxos, Levkada, Ithaca, Kefalonia, Zakinthos, (Kythira): Gentle, fertile, mountainous and beautiful islands on the west coast of Greece facing Sicily, in the Ionian Sea, the forgotten side of Greece. Wetter off-season than the Aegean islands, and a shorter summer season – hence the greenery! These are the islands to go to if you don’t like the wind.; Argo-Saronic & Porto Heli: Hydra, Spetses, Poros, Aegina, Porto Heli, Kilada; Evia, Sporades, Crete, Pellion & Mitzella, The Mani. P a g e | 25