ITINERARY FOR FLIGHTS ARRIVING & DEPARTING FROM MILAN AIRPORTDAY 1 → MILAN the picturesque Medieval Village in explore the vibrant fashion metropolis on Chiantishire, a delightful stretch of your own. You may wish to make an optionalHOME countryside located in Siena that is popular visit to the city of Lugano in southern among the wealthy British. Explore the Switzerland before you end your day inMeals on Board winding streets in the Historic Centre of Milan. Siena, a well-preserved city that was declared Optional: Lugano orientation tourAssemble at Airport and take-off to Milan. a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Stop by the Siena Cathedral, one of Italy’s top GothicDAY 2 → PISA cathedrals decorated with intricate carvings and statues. Capture stunning photos at theMILAN Piazza del Campo; known for its architectural beauty as one of Europe’s greatest medievalLunch - Chinese squares, and to view the Palazzo del DAY 9 → Comune; a Renaissance structure otherwiseRise and shine as we embark on the next known as the Town Hall. Proceed to Bologna MILAN HOME for the night.chapter of our italy tour, Depart for Pisa Breakfastwhere we will have a great view of the Morning free at leisure till it is time to transferLeaning Tower of Pisa, the Duomo and to the airport for your flight home.the Baptistery in the Square of Miracle. Inthe evening, have the opportunity to visit DAY 1 0Florence by joining an optional that brings HOME SWEET HOMEyou to the Basilica of Santa Croce, Ponte We hope you enjoyed your trip with EU Vacations and we look forward to seeing youVecchio, Palazzo Vecchio, and Piazzale again for your next trip.Michelangelo. Overnight in Pisa. DAY 6 Suggested Excursions: Additional activities that complement your holidaysOptional: Florence City tour BOLOGNA • will be at your own discretion and is entirelyDAY 3 → ROME Breakfast optional. *minimum group size may applyPISA Enjoy the day free at leisure to do some • Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel: €45 / €30 shopping or sightseeing at your pleasure. You • Lugano: € 29 / € 25Breakfast, Lunch - Pizza & Pasta may wish to take an optional day excursion • Florence city tour: €49/ €39 to Cinque Terre • Gondola Ride: € 150 per boatMake your way to the Rome and start the Optional: CinqueTerre tour with lunch • Full day Cinque Terre with lunch: € 99day with a visit to the Vatican City – a walled Tipping Guideline: (based on 10D7N) • €70 per personenclave within Rome and feast your eyes Note:upon St. Peter’s Basilica, a Catholic shrine DAY 7 → • A minimum group size of 20 passengers is requiredrenowned for its Renaissance architecture. BOLOGNA VENICE for a confirmed departure. • The sequence of the itinerary, flight schedules andSee The Pieta, a magnificent masterpiece Breakfast, Lunch – Local Fare, Dinner – Seafood hotels are subject to change without prior notice indone by Renaissance sculptor Make your way to the heart of Venice via the event of unforeseen circumstances. • Activities are subject to weather conditions.Michaelangelo, as well as other Italian works a private water taxi, a unique and effective • Hotel upgrades are subject to hotel room availability.of art housed within the Basilica. Later, means for a city built on water. Then set off • During major events, accommodation may be relocated to outside of the city or in another citybe awed by the magnificent sight of the on a tour around St Mark’s Square and to the without prior notice.Colosseum, the largest amphitheatre ever famous cathedral church St Mark’s Basilicabuilt that has a capacity of up to 80,000. – nicknamed the church of gold due to itsView the Roman Forum, known as the heart opulent design and gold ground mosaics.of ancient Rome, with its clutter of archaic Swing by the Doge’s Palace and the Bridgebuildings and shrines – including the ancient of Sighs, two of Venice’s main landmarks,former royal residence. Then marvel at the for some breath-taking pictures to bringmasterpiece of Trevi Fountain, the city’s back as mementos. Lastly, visit a glasslargest Baroque fountain, and the nearby blowing factory to learn more about theSpanish Steps with its stretch of shopping art of Murano glassmaking an elite tradestreet. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon free unique to Venice.at leisure to do some shopping.DAY 4 DAY 8 → MILANROME VENICEBreakfast Breakfast , Lunch - ChineseEnjoy the day free at leisure to do some Kick off the morning with a guided tour ofshopping or sightseeing at your pleasure orpay an optional visit to the Vatican Museums the Milan, where the first stop of the day isandthe famous Sistine Chapel.Optional: Sistine Chapel and Vatican Sforza Castle, a majestic fortress where nobleMuseum lords of Milan used to reside. Drop by the grandiose Milan Cathedral for some shots of the elaborate Gothic exterior façade. Next, take a leisure stroll through the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II for some brief shopping,DAY 5 → → which will then lead you to Piazza della ScalaROME SIENA BOLOGNA and lastly, stop by the lavish La Scala OperaBreakfast, Local Dinner House for some pictures. Thereafter, spend LEANING TOWER OF PISAEscape from the city and make your way to the rest of the afternoon free at leisure to EU Holidays | Central Europe 49
ITINERARY FOR FLIGHTS DEPARTING FROM VENICE AIRPORTDAY 1 → MILAN former royal residence. Then marvel at the landmarks, for some breath-taking pictures masterpiece of Trevi Fountain, the city’s to bring back as mementos. Lastly, visit aHOME largest Baroque fountain, and the nearby glass blowing factory to learn more about Spanish Steps with its stretch of shopping the art of Murano glassmaking an eliteMeals on Board street. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon free at trade unique to Venice. leisure to do some shopping.Assemble at Airport and take-off to Milan.DAY 2 DAY 5 DAY 9 → SINGAPOREMILAN ROME VENICELunch - Chinese Breakfast BreakfastKick off the morning with a guided tour ofthe Milan, where the first stop of the day is Enjoy the day free at leisure to do some Morning free at leisure till it is time to transferSforza Castle, a majestic fortress where noble shopping or sightseeing at your pleasure orlords of Milan used to reside. Drop by the pay an optional visit to the Vatican Museums to the airport for your flight home.grandiose Milan Cathedral for some shots of and the famous Sistine Chapel.the elaborate Gothic exterior façade. Next, Optional : Sistine Chapel and Vatican DAY 10take a leisure stroll through the Galleria MuseumVittorio Emanuele II for some brief shopping, ARRIVAL IN SINGAPOREwhich will then lead you to Piazza della Scalaand lastly, stop by the lavish La Scala Opera We hope you enjoyed your trip with EUHouse for some pictures. Thereafter, spendthe rest of the afternoon free at leisure to Holidays and we look forward to seeing youexplore the ibrant fashion metropolis on yourown. You may wish to make an optional visit again for your next trip.to the city of Lugano in southern Switzerlandbefore you end your day in Milan. DAY 6 → SIENA → BOLOGNA Suggested Excursions:Optional: Lugano orientation tour Additional activities that complement your holidays ROME • will be at your own discretion and is entirely Breakfast, Local Dinner optional. *minimum group size may apply Escape from the city and make your way to • Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel: €45 / €30 • Lugano: € 29 / € 25 the picturesque Medieval Village in • Florence city tour: €49/ €39 • Gondola Ride: € 150 per boat Chiantishire, a delightful stretch of • Full day Cinque Terre with lunch: € 99 countryside located in Siena that is popular Tipping Guideline: (based on 10D7N) • €70 per person among the wealthy British. Explore the Note: winding streets in the Historic Centre of • A minimum group size of 20 passengers is requiredDAY 3 → Siena, a well-preserved city that was declared for a confirmed departure. • The sequence of the itinerary, flight schedules andMILAN PISA a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Stop by hotels are subject to change without prior notice inBreakfast, Lunch - Chinese the Siena Cathedral, one of Italy’s top Gothic the event of unforeseen circumstances. • Activities are subject to weather conditions.Rise and shine as we embark on the next cathedrals decorated with intricate carvings • Hotel upgrades are subject to hotel room availability.chapter of our italy tour, Depart for Pisa and statues. Capture stunning photos at the • During major events, accommodation may be relocated to outside of the city or in another citywhere we will have a great view of the Piazza del Campo; known for its architectural without prior notice.Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Duomo and beauty as one of Europe’s greatest medievalthe Baptistery in the Square of Miracle. In squares, and to view the Palazzo delthe evening, have the opportunity to visit Comune; a Renaissance structure otherwiseFlorence by joining an optional that brings known as the Town Hall. Proceed to Bolognayou to the Basilica of Santa Croce, Ponte for the night.Vecchio, Palazzo Vecchio, and PiazzaleMichelangelo. Overnight in Pisa DAY 7Optional: Florence City tour BOLOGNADAY 4 → ROME BreakfastPISA Enjoy the day free at leisure to do some shopping or sightseeing at your pleasure. YouBreakfast, Lunch - Pizza & Pasta may wish to take an optional day excursion to Cinque TerreMake your way to the Rome and start the Optional: CinqueTerre tour with lunchday with a visit to the Vatican City – a walledenclave within Rome and feast your eyesupon St. Peter’s Basilica, a Catholic shrine DAY 8 →renowned for its Renaissance architecture. BOLOGNA VENICESee The Pieta, a magnificent masterpiece Breakfast, Lunch – Local, Dinner – Seafooddone by Renaissance sculptor Make your way to the heart of Venice viaMichaelangelo, as well as other Italian works a private water taxi, a unique and effectiveof art housed within the Basilica. Later, means for a city built on water. 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FEATURE A Venetian “Church of Gold”, as it was known for its gold Love Affair mosaics that cover the walls and domes of the church. The variety of artworks displayed Venice is a unique city that leaves travellers from far and wide inside the church showcase prominent times spellbound with its historical structures and elegant gondolas in history, one such significant event that floating down long, narrow canals. is recorded on one of the many exquisite mosaics, is the procession of the St. Mark’s Long and exquisite gondolas float Besides being home to popular attractions relics being moved to the Basilica. Besides leisurely along the myriad of canals such as the St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, being embellished with fascinating mosaics, that snake through the timeless city and many others. Piazza San Marco is also a the site also houses bronze sculptures of Venice. Instead of cars or roads, narrow place where the most important government dating back to the Greco-Roman time and canals act as connecting pathways and small buildings and other facilities that play a the Tesoro (Treasury), which comprises of boats/water buses are utilised as a means of crucial role in the city’s activities are situated. an impressive collection of the Crusaders’ transport. Opulently fashioned buildings and plunder from Constantinople. historic monuments seem to rise from the St. Mark’s Basilica depths of Venice, charming travellers from all Doge’s Palace over with its unique layout. Most European cities seem to have one or more structures that reflect the decadent Doge’s Palace represents Gothic architecture St. Mark’s Square era whereby living in excess was both at its finest, while serving as a distinguished celebrated and revered in the past. One such landmark in Venice. Steeped in history, the Also known as Piazza San Marco, the square building that encapsulates the extravagance Doge’s Palace has served many purposes in is noted for housing most of Venice’s rich and indulgence of the early days is the St. the past, from being the seat of the Venetian history and architectural wonders. Since Mark’s Basilica. It was modelled after another government to being the residence of the most of the city’s sights are concentrated prominent architectural structure such as Doge (chief magistrate of Venice or Genoa). here, it has become a major tourist the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, and commands Today, the Doge’s Palace is a museum attraction. Established in the ninth century, the same veneration as Istanbul’s iconic and exhibits paintings that were exclusively it is the largest square in the city and hence attraction. Built in Venetian-Byzantine fashion created to embellish the Doge’s Palace. The is known as piazza - while the other city and fusing Western and Eastern architecture, main entrance of the palace, the Porta della squares in Venice are referred to as “campi”. the St. Mark’s Basilica was nicknamed the Carta, links the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica. Filled with intricate ornamentalPHOTO: ©123RF AERIAL VIEW OF ST. MARK SQUARE. carvings, the figures above the entrance - Doge Francesco Foscari kneeling before the Lion of St. Mark - symbolises the power of the state. Another notable feature of the Doge’s Palace is the Scala dei Giganti - Staircase of the Giants - which leads up to the State Apartments on the upper floor - it is flanked on either sides by two large statues of Mars and Neptune. This place played a crucial role in history, as this was the very location where the coronation of newly elected rulers of Venice took place. Bridge of Sighs The famed Bridge of Sighs is another attraction that is a must-see for anyone visiting Venice. The main purpose of the bridge was to connect the old prison and the interrogation rooms in the basement of the Doge’s Palace to the new one located directly across the river. There are various theories as to how the bridge got its name, one theory states that prisoners would sigh as they crossed the bridge, probably because it was the last time they got to see the outside world before they were imprisoned. The beautiful arch stretching high above the canal and the delicate carvings that decorate the bridge coupled with a romantic view provides an unforgettable Venetian experience. EU Holidays | Central Europe 53
COST SAVER10D7N CINQUE TERRE, ITALIAN RIVIERA, ITALY PHOTO: 123RF/EMICRISTEAMAMMA MIA ITALYTOUR CODE: ECCITA (Validity: APr - Oct 2017)Often described as the world’s“living art gallery”, Italy is anexotic place with tangible andfascinating history, resplendentart and architectural masterpiecesand countless antique treasures.COUNTRYFOCUSED54 Central Europe | EU Holidays
HIGHLIGHTSITALY PISA 1 MilanMILAN • Piazza del Miracoli ITALY 1• Sforza Castle• Milan Cathedral • Leaning Tower of Venice• La Scala Opera Pisa TBharebeMrinaoll House Tuscany• Galleria Vittorio CINQUE TERRE Emanuele II • Monterosso al La Spezia 12VENICE Cinque Terre Pisa• St. Mark’s Square Mare• Doge’s Palace• Bridge of Sighs • Via dell’Amore• Glass blowing Walk factoryTUSCANY • Riomaggiore Flight path• The Mall Traverse by coach• Wine-tasting at SIENA Siena Rome Featured destinations 2 Chianti vineyards • Piazza del Campo Overnight stays 1 ROME • Vatican City 2 • St. Peter’s Basilica • Colosseum (Entrance included)DELICACIES Stop by the lavish La Scala Opera House for discount from prominent brands like some pictures at one of the leading opera Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Burberry,Meal Plan and ballet theatres in the world. Thereafter, Coach, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Gucci,7 Breakfasts, 6 Dinners spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure, no one is likely to leave empty-handed. shopping or sightseeing in Milan before Drive through the coastal region of Western4★ HOTELS proceeding for dinner (pizza and pasta). You Tuscany and stop over at Pisa’s Piazza del may wish to make an optional visit to Lake Miracoli to round up the day with theirMILAN ATA Como or the city of Lugano before you end iconic trio attractions: the Leaning Tower ofVENICE B4 your day. Pisa, the Baptistry and the Duomo. Head toGENOA Holiday Inn Optional : Lake Como & cruise the La Spezia region for your overnight stay.TUSCANY Art MuseoROME Holiday Inn DAY 3 → VENICE DAY 5 → CINQUE TERRE →*Note: Hotels subject to final confirmation. Should MILAN LA SPEZIAthere be changes, customers will be offered similar TUSCANYaccommodations as stated in this list. Breakfast, Dinner – Chinese Fare Make your way to the heart of Venice viaDAY 1 → MILAN a private water taxi, a unique and effective Breakfast, Dinner – Chinese Fare means of transport for a city built on water. Brighten your morning by proceeding onHOME Then, set off on a guided tour around St. to the main highlight of this trip, Cinque Mark’s Square and to the famous cathedral Terre – an enchanting cluster of villagesMeals on Board church St. Mark’s Basilica – nicknamed the perched on the rugged peaks along the ‘church of gold’ due to its opulent design Italian Riviera coastline. Begin with theAssemble at Singapore Changi Airport and and gold ground mosaics. Swing by the Monterosso al Mare, the largest of the five Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs, two villages and embark on a boat tour (or traintake-off to the fashion capital of Italy, Milan. of Venice’s main landmarks, for some breath- ride) to Manarola. Take a jaunt down the taking pictures to bring back as mementos. Via dell’Amore, otherwise known as theDAY 2 Lastly, visit a glass blowing factory to learn ‘Pathway of Love’, and enjoy the beautiful more about the art of Murano glassmaking, landscapes and amorous grafitti alongMILAN an elite trade unique to Venice. the path. Upon reaching the end of the path, you will find yourself in the village ofMeals on Board, Pizza and Pasta Dinner Optional: Gondola Ride Riomaggiore, boasting of romantic vistas over the Mediterranean Sea. Next, travel toStart off your day with an orientation tour DAY 4 → THE MALL → PISA → Tuscany, often referred to as the birthplacearound the city of Milan. Make your way of Italian Renaissance and the famousto the Sforza Castle, a majestic fortress VENICE Chianti wine. You may wish to make anwhere noble lords of Milan used to reside. LA SPEZIA optional visit to Florence before you retireDrop by the grandiose Milan Cathedral for the night.for shots of the elaborate Gothic exterior Breakfast, Dinner – Local Farefaçade. Next, take a leisure stroll throughthe Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II for some Spend the day in shopping heaven at thebrief shopping, which will then lead youto Piazza della Scala – where a statue The Mall. With great buys of up to 70% Optional: Florence Tourmonument of Leonardo da Vinci is located. EU Holidays | Central Europe 55
10D7N MAMMA MIA ITALYST. PETER’S BASILICA, VATICAN CITY, ROME, ITALYDAY 6 → SIENA largest amphitheatre ever built with a DAY 10 capacity of up to 80,000. Visit the VaticanTUSCANY City – a walled enclave within Rome HOME SWEET HOME and feast your eyes upon St. Peter’sBreakfast, Dinner – Local Fare Basilica, a Catholic shrine renowned We hope you enjoyed your vacation with for its Renaissance architecture. View EU holidays and we look forward to seeingEscape from the city and make your ‘The Pieta’, a magnificent work done by you again for your next trip. Renaissance sculptor Michelangelo, asway to the picturesque Medieval Village well as other Italian works of art housed Suggested Excursions: within the Basilica. Then, marvel at the Additional activities that complement your holidaysin Chiantishire, a delightful stretch of masterpiece of the Trevi Fountain, the will be at your own discretion and is entirely optional. city’s largest Baroque fountain. *minimum group size may applycountryside located in Siena that is popular • Lake Como & cruise: €35 / €30 • Florence city tour: €49/ €39among the wealthy British. Explore the • Rome full day tour: €89 / €75winding streets in the Historic Centre Tipping Guideline: (based on 10D7N) • €70 per personof Siena, a well-preserved city that was Note:declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. • A minimum group size of 20 passengers is requiredStop by the Siena Cathedral, one of Italy’s for a confirmed departure. • The sequence of the itinerary, flight schedules andtop Gothic cathedrals decorated with hotels are subject to change without prior notice inintricate carvings and statues. Capture DAY 8 the event of unforeseen circumstances. • Activities are subject to weather conditions.stunning photos at the Piazza del Campo; ROME • During major events, accommodation may be re-located to outside of the city or in another cityknown for its architectural beauty as one of Breakfast without prior notice.Europe’s greatest medieval squares, and to Enjoy a free day of leisure for some shopping or sightseeing at your pleasure insee the Palazzo del Comune; a Renaissance Rome. You may wish to make an optional tour of Rome and its surrounding wherestructure otherwise known as the Town Hall. you can explore the much lesser known but beautiful part of the capital.Then, visit one of the renowned Chianti Optional: Rome and surrounding full day tourvineyards in Central Tuscany and learnabout Chianti wine-making, and a taste ofone of the most famous and appreciatedwines around the world. Proceed to Tuscanyfor the night. PHOTO: 123RF/TOMAS1111DAY 7 → ROME DAY 9 → HOMETUSCANY ROME Breakfast, Meals on BoardBreakfast, Dinner – Chinese Fare Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure till itTravel southwards to Rome and start off is time to transfer to the airport for yourwith a guided tour in the Colosseum, the flight home.56 Central Europe | EU Holidays
Cinque Terre FEATUREDiscover the rugged beauty of the quaint villagesperched on cliffs overlooking the Ligurian sea.Amyriad of colours greet you at your first sight of Cinque Terre, a glorious cluster of villages precariously perched atop rocky cliffs overlooking the Liguran Sea. Made up of namely five villages –Manarola, Riomaggiore, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso al Mare, andtogether with the surrounding hillside and coastline, they are all part ofthe Cinque Terre National Park and listed as a UNESCO World HeritageSite in 1997. Cinque Terre was carefully built upon terraces on the steep ruggedcliffs over centuries, and due to its isolated location, the people’s mainsource of income came from fishing. If you ever wondered aboutthe colourful buildings… well the reason behind that was so that thefishermen working at sea could identify their houses easily and checkon their family. Before the advent of tourism in the 19th century whichbreathed life back into the area, Cinque Terre was actually declining intopoverty due to increasing emigration of its people. This utopian town is undoubtedly the best place to escape fromthe hurried, fast-paced city life for a few days of quiet and relaxation.Cinque Terre remains a favourite destination for both locals and touristsalike, offering a soothing, laid back atmosphere that remains relativelyunmarred by modernization and development. Even with the tourist hiketo the area, the locals have chosen to limit vehicular access into CinqueTerre, but the five villages remain well-connected via footpaths, trainsand boats. So take a gander along the traffic-free streets, stop by to makeconversation with the charming locals or head near the sea for a breathof fresh, salty air – and embrace the lazy way of life.57 Central Europe | EU Holidays EU Holidays | Central Europe 57
PREMIUM PHOTO: 123RF/LEONID TIT 11D8N SOUTH ITALY, SICILY + MALTA TOUR CODE: ECITSA Venture to the uncommon territories in Italy for an extraordinary escapade, where the wonders of nature and history will leave you exhilarated and inspired. AZURE WINDOW, GOZO ISLAND, MALTA 58 Central Europe | EU Holidays
1 Rome NaplesHIGHLIGHTSSOUTH ITALY TAORMINA 1 Sorrento • Greek-RomanROME Theatre Capri• Trevi Fountain • Corso Umberto I• Bocca della Verità SYRACUSE Flight path ITALY • Shrine of Our Traverse by coach (Mouth of Truth) Traverse by cruise 1• Piazza Navona Lady of Tears Featured destinations• Spanish Steps TaorminaSORRENTO MALTA Overnight stays 1 2 3• Piazza Tasso• Chiesa di VALLETTA 1 Palermo 1 Catania • Co-Cathedral of San Francesco SICILY Syracuse• Via di San Cesareo St. JohnCAPRI • Upper Agrigento• Capri Village• Blue Grotto Barrakka Gardens MDINASICILY MALTA 3PALERMO• Piazza Bellini SPECIAL square, Chiesa di San Francesco church• Church of the and shopping street Via di San Cesareo. Overnight ferry experience You may also wish to make an optional Immaculate from Naples to Sicily trip to Pompeii to enjoy a guided tour of Conception its archaeological sites and find out howMONREALE this ancient Roman civilization was buried• Norman Cathedral following the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.AGRIGENTO Explore the well-preserved city, including• Valley of Temples buildings, temples and other structures with their contents inside fully intact, as they offerDELICACIES DAY 1 → ROME you a glimpse of the fascinating day-to-day lives of the citizens during the ancient times.Meal Plan HOME8 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 4 Dinners Optional: Historical Pompeii Meals on Board4★ HOTELS Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport andROME Holiday InnNAPLES Holiday Inn depart for the capital city of Italy, Rome.PALERMO Astoria PalaceCATANIA UNA Palace DAY 2 DAY 4 → CAPRI → NAPLES →MALTA Golden Tulip ROME SORRENTO*Note: Hotels subject to final confirmation. SICILYShould there be changes, customers will be Meals on Board, Dinneroffered similar accommodations as stated in Breakfast, Lunchthis list. Enjoy a novel side to Rome as you explore the more unconventional attractions. Marvel Explore the rugged beauty of the Isle of at the masterpiece of Trevi Fountain, the city’s largest Baroque fountain. Next, see the Capri through the city tour and their natural legendary Bocca della Verità, also known as the Mouth of Truth, and put your courage to geological landscapes of caves, caverns, the test by placing your hand in. Make sure to stop by the Piazza Navona, a veritable cliffs and peaks. Take a boat tour to check showcase of ornate fountains and baroque mansions, and view its main attraction – the out the Blue Grotto, a renowned lagoon Fountain of the Four Rivers. Last but not least, view the majestic Spanish Steps and where the sunlight reflects off the limestone the equally famous Barcaccia Fountain located at its foot. floor and walls, casting a brilliant shade of turquoise blue throughout the cave’s waters. Thereafter, board on an overnight cruise which will take you to the largest island in the Mediterranean, Sicily Island. DAY 3 → SORRENTO DAY 5 ROME PALERMO Breakfast, Dinner Breakfast, Dinner Start off with an orientation tour of Sorrento Depart for Palermo city and embark on a and visit its iconic attractions – Piazza Tasso guided sightseeing tour, where you can take in the sights of Piazza Bellini, the bustling EU Holidays | Central Europe 59
11D8N SOUTH ITALY, SICILY + MALTAAGRIGENTO, SICILYlocal market Mercato di Capo, the Church some shopping. Then, head to Syracuse to to Maltese tradition was where the nymphof the Immaculate Conception and its visit the sacred Shrine of Our Lady of Tears, Calypso kept Odysseus as his prisoner. Moveexquisite baroque architecture and the within which you can find a small plaster image on to the Ggantija Temples, the oldest freeremarkable exterior of the Cathedral. Then, of the Madonna that was rumoured to have standing structures dating back to 3600-make your way to Monreale for a panoramic emanated tears in 1953. Proceed to Malta by 3000 BC.view at the Conca d’Oro and also drop by ferry for your night’s stay.the Norman Cathedral for a view of their Optional: Gozo Islandglorious gold mosaics. DAY 8 → → → DAY 10 → VALLETTA MDINA HOME MALTA MALTA MALTADAY 6 → → BreakfastPALERMO AGRIGENTO Breakfast, Lunch Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure till it is timeCATANIA Jumpstart your day with a tour of capital city to transfer to the airport for your flight home.Breakfast, Dinner Valletta, listed as a UNESCO World HeritageGo on a guided tour through the breath- Site due to its long and eventful history. DAY 11taking Valley of the Temples in Agrigento; Despite its small size, it is one of the densest HOME SWEET HOMEbe awed by one of the most outstanding historic areas, holding all 320 monuments We hope you enjoyed your vacation with EU holidays and we look forward to seeing youmonuments of ancient Greek – a from the numerous era of rulers. Enjoy a again for your next trip.magnificent row of Doric temples supported leisure walk to see the sights of the Co- Suggested Excursions: Additional activities that complement your holidaysby massive columns and pillars which opens Cathedral of St. John and the beautiful will be at your own discretion and is entirely optional. *minimum group size may applyup to the sky. A UNESCO World Heritage Upper Barrakka Gardens. Next, make a trip • Historical Pompeii: €49 • Gozo Island: €89 / €79Site, the ancient Mediterranean city remains to Mdina and embark on a city tour of ‘the Tipping Guideline: (based on 11D8N)largely intact and well-preserved with 24 noble city’ with its impressive palaces and • €77 per personcenturies of history. baroque architecture. Note: • A minimum group size of 15 passengers is requiredDAY 7 → T→AMOARLMTAINA → DAY 9 → GOZO ISLAND for a confirmed departure.CATANIA MALTA • The sequence of the itinerary, flight schedules andSYRACUSE (OPTIONAL) hotels are subject to change without prior notice inBreakfast, Lunch Breakfast the event of unforeseen circumstances. • Activities are subject to prevailing weatherBrighten your morning with a visit to the Enjoy the day free at leisure to do some conditions. • During major events, accommodation may becharming hilltop town of Taormina that shopping or sightseeing at your pleasure. You re-located to outside of the city or in another city PHOTO: 123RF/EMICRISTEA without prior notice.overlooks the Ionian Sea. Make your way to may wish to take an optional day excurisionthe Greek-Roman Theatre, whose damage to Gozo Island. It include a ferry trip to theduring the wars afforded visitors a panoramic Gozo Island to visit its capital, Victoria.view of the seaside bays. Take a leisure stroll Visit iconic attractions such as the Azurealong the Corso Umberto I, the busy main Window, a towering limestone arch over thestreet of Taormina where you can indulge in sea and the Calypso Cave, which according60 Central Europe | EU Holidays
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PREMIUM 12D9N ROMANTIC ITALY + MONTE CARLO TOUR CODE: ECITWA Uncover the true essence of Europe as you drink in the breathtaking panoramas and resplendent cityscape presented to you from the Italian region.COUNTRY CAPRI ISLAND, ITALYFOCUSED EU Holidays | Central Europe 6262 Central Europe | EU Holidays
HIGHLIGHTS Flight path Traverse byMONACO SIENA FRANCE • Piazza del Campo coachMONTE CARLO ASSISI Traverse by• St. Nicholas • St. Francis Basilica NAPLES 12 Cathedral • Triumphal Arch• Opéra de Genoa ITALY of the New Castle Monte-Carlo • St. Carlos Theatre Monaco Milan1 1• Prince’s Palace • The Royal Palace 1 • Galleria Umberto Venice Island of Monaco • Piazza Del Cinque Terre TuscanyITALY Plebisito Pisa CAPRI 1 SienaCINQUE TERRE • Capri Village• Monterosso al • Blue Grotto Nice 1 Assisi SORRENTO Mare • Piazza Tasso Naples• Manarola • Chiesa di• Via dell’Amore 2 San Francesco Walk • Via di San Cesareo Rome 1 Pompeii• Riomaggiore POMPEII 1MILAN • Archaeological• Sforza Castle EXCLUSIVES Capri• Milan Cathedral sites• La Scala Opera ROME Stay on Venice Island 5★ Hotel Sorrento • Vatican City House • St. Peter’s Basilica DAY 1 → NICE along the path. Upon reaching the end of• Galleria Vittorio • Colosseum the path, you will find yourself in the village HOME of Riomaggiore, boasting of romantic Emanuele II (Entrance included) vistas over the Mediterranean Sea. Next,VENICE • Trevi Fountain Meals on Board travel to the fashion capital of Italy, Milan.• St. Mark’s Square• Doge’s Palace Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport and• Bridge of Sighs• Glass blowing take-off to the Mediterranean city of Nice. factory DAY 2 → MONACO → GENOA DAY 4 → VENICE ISLAND STAYPISA• Piazza del Miracoli NICE MILAN• Leaning Tower of Meals on Board, Local Dinner Breakfast, Seafood Dinner Pisa The first stop of the day is the Sforza Castle, Depart for a scenic drive along the a majestic fortress where noble lords of Milan used to reside. Drop by the grandiose Milan Mediterranean Coast to reach Monaco. Cathedral for shots of the elaborate Gothic exterior façade. Next, take a leisure stroll Stop in Monte Carlo and to see the St. through the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II for some brief shopping, which will then lead Nicholas Cathedral and the Opéra de you to Piazza della Scala – where a statue monument of Leonardo da Vinci is located. Monte-Carlo, an opera house built in a Stop by the lavish La Scala Opera House for some pictures before we break off for similar style to the Palais Garnier opera some leisure time. Thereafter, transfer to Venice and board a private water taxi to house in Paris under the same architect, make your way to the heart of Venice. Then, set off on a guided tour around St.DELICACIES Charles Garnier. Indulge in a panoramic Mark’s Square and to the famous cathedral church St. Mark’s Basilica – nicknamedMeal Plan view of the port and the Mediterranean the ‘church of gold’ due to its opulent9 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 7 Dinners design and gold ground mosaics. Swing from the Prince’s Palace of Monaco – the by the Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of4-5★ HOTELS Sighs, two of Venice’s main landmarks, for official residence of the Monaco royal some breath-taking pictures to bring backGENOA Novotel as mementos. Lastly, visit a glass blowingMILAN Holiday Inn family for 700 years. Cross over to Genoa factory to learn more about the art ofVENICE Hilton Molino Stucky Murano glassmaking, an elite trade uniqueTUSCANY Art Museo for your overnight stay. to Venice. Spend the rest of the evening atASSISI Fontebella leisure for some shopping and sightseeingNAPLES Novotel DGTAEEYRN3ROEA→→MLIALASPNEZIA → CINQUE in Venice before retiring for the night.SORRENTO CentralROME Four Points Sheraton Breakfast, Chinese Dinner Brighten your morning by proceeding on*Note: Hotels subject to final confirmation. to the main highlight of this trip, CinqueShould there be changes, customers will be Terre – an enchanting cluster of villagesoffered similar accommodations as stated in perched on the rugged peaks along thethis list. Italian Riviera coastline. Begin with the Monterosso al Mare, the largest of the five villages and embark on a boat tour (or Optional: Gondola Ride train ride) to Manarola. Take a jaunt down the Via dell’Amore, otherwise known as the ‘Pathway of Love’, and enjoy the beautiful landscapes and amorous grafitti EU Holidays | Central Europe 63
12D9N ROMANTIC ITALY + MONTE CARLOBLUE GROTTO, CAPRI, ITALYDAY 5 → PISA → TUSCANY orientation of the city – take in the sights DAY 10 of the majestic Castel Nuovo and itsVENICE Triumphal Arch, the San Carlo Theatre, ROME the Royal Palace of Naples, GalleriaBreakfast, Chinese Dinner Umberto and the largest semicircular Breakfast, Chinese Dinner square in Naples, Piazza del Plebiscito. Embark on a guided tour in the Colosseum,Drive through the coastal region of Western the largest amphitheatre ever built with a capacity of up to 80,000. Visit the VaticanTuscany and stop over at Pisa’s Piazza dei City – a walled enclave within Rome and feast your eyes upon St. Peter’s Basilica, aMiracoli to round up the day with their Catholic shrine renowned for its Renaissance architecture. View ‘The Pieta’, a magnificenticonic trio attractions: the unique Leaning work done by Renaissance sculptor Michelangelo, as well as other Italian worksTower of Pisa, the splendid Pisa Baptistry DAY 8 → → of art housed within the Basilica. Then, marvel at the masterpiece of Trevi Fountain,and the Duomo. Proceed to Tuscany for NAPLES CAPRI SORRENTO the city’s largest Baroque fountain.your overnight stay. Breakfast, Seafood Lunch Set across the Mediterranean Sea toDAY 6 → → the island of Capri, and take a boatTUSCANY SIENA ASSISI tour to check out the Blue Grotto, aBreakfast, Local Dinner renowned lagoon where the sunlightEscape from the city and make your reflects off the limestone floor and walls,way to the picturesque Medieval Village casting a brilliant shade of turquoisein Chiantishire, a delightful stretch of blue throughout the cave’s waters. DAY 11 →countryside located in Siena that is popular From Marina Grande, move to the ROME HOMEamong the wealthy British. Explore the town of Capri located just above the Breakfast, Meals on Boardwinding streets in the Historic Centre port. Spend some time to explore this Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure till it is timeof Siena, a well-preserved city that was charming locale brimming with exclusive to transfer to the airport for your flight home.declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. boutiques, restaurants and hotels. Then,Stop by the Siena Cathedral, one of Italy’s board the hydrofoil boat and speed off DAY 12top Gothic cathedrals decorated with to Sorrento. Go on an orientation tour HOME SWEET HOMEintricate carvings and statues. Capture of the town that begins from the Piazza We hope you enjoyed your vacation withstunning photos at the Piazza del Campo; Tasso and admire the works of the local EU holidays and we look forward to seeingknown for its architectural beauty as one craft tradition of wood inlay. you again for your next trip.of Europe’s greatest medieval squares, Suggested Excursions: Additional activities that complement your holidaysand to view the Palazzo del Comune; a DAY 9 → → will be at your own discretion and is entirely optional. *minimum group size may applyRenaissance structure otherwise known as SORRENTO POMPEII ROME • Gondola Ride: €150 per boat • Florence city tour: €49the Town Hall. Then, move on to Assisi, Breakfast, Local Lunch • Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel: €45renowned for being the birthplace of Get started with a visit to Pompeii to Tipping Guideline: (based on 12D9N) • €84 per personreligious founders St. Francis and St. Clare. enjoy a guided tour of its archaeological Note:Make a stop at the Basilica of St. Francis, sites and find out how this ancient • A minimum group size of 15 passengers is requireda complex comprising of two churches, Roman civilization was buried following for a confirmed departure. PHOTO: 123RF/ANTONIO GRAVANTE • The sequence of the itinerary, flight schedules andof which the Upper Basilica is more the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. Explore the hotels are subject to change without prior notice inrenowned for its sleek Gothic design and well-preserved city, including buildings, the event of unforeseen circumstances. • Activities are subject to weather conditions.beautiful frescoes. temples and other structures with their • During major events, accommodation may be re-located to outside of the city or in another city contents inside fully intact, as they offer without prior notice.DAY 7 → you a glimpse of the fascinating day-ASSISI NAPLES to-day lives of the citizens during theBreakfast, Local Dinner ancient times. Then, head to the city ofJourney to Naples today and embark on an Rome for the night.64 Central Europe | EU Holidays
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