2004 Departures:
March, from the 20th to the 31st : surprises for the the 2004 journey.
April, from 18th to the 29th : Spring Feast.
June, from 12th to 23rd : Italian Summer.
September, from 11th to 22nd: Sweet Temperature.
October, from 2nd to 13rd: Fall Fragances.

First day: ARRIVAL IN ROME.
The associate of "Cuore Triveneto" wait for you for the welcoming dinner in Italy: a traditional roman menù will be our nicest and most joyful greeting. Meeting with the hostess that will accompany the Guests for the whole duration of the trip. Overnight accomodations in hotel.

Second day: ROME.
Breakfast in hotel and guided sightseeing of Rome: Piazza Navona, Piazza di Spagna, the Vatican, the Colosseum... sites that everyone knows... Free lunch in the centre. For dinner, we will move up to the Roman Hills, in Frascati, to taste a traditional menù. Overnight accomodation in hotel.

Third day: ROMA - FLORENCE.
Breakfast in hotel, transfer to the centre of Rome for shopping or free walks. Departure for Florence in the late morning. Free lunch and guided sightseeing of the city: Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, Piazza degli Uffizi... Dinner and overnight accomodations in hotel.

Fourth day: FLORENCE - SIENA - PISA.
After breakfast, we will move to the center of Florence for a walk with the hostess or individually for personal visits. The afternoon will be dedicated to the sightseeing of Siena and its Piazza del Palio, and of Pisa, famous for its Torre Pendente (The Leaning Tower). We will have dinner in the centre of the city, in order to taste the excellent Tuscan cuisine. Overnight accomodations in hotel.

Fifth day: FIRENZE - MARANELLO - VICENZA.
After breakfast, departure for Maranello, the capital of the engines and the centre of the most impressive museum dedicated to the Ferrari and its constructor, Enzo Ferrari. Free lunch. Travel to Vicenza, visit of the historic center and of the main monuments designed by Andrea Palladio. Dinner and overnight accomodations in hotel.

Sixth day: VICENZA - PADOVA - BASSANO DEL GRAPPA - BREGANZE.
After breakfast, we will move to Padova, the city of the Caffè Pedrocchi and Palazzo della Ragione, one of the oldest Law Courts in Europe. Stop at the Basilica of St. Antonio, where we will meet the monks who print "Il messaggero di Sant'Antonio", a review that all of us know. Free lunch and tranfer to Bassano del Grappa: walk in the town centre and stop at Ponte degli Alpini to taste the "Tajadèla", a strong and aromatic liqueur. Dinner will be served at the historical restaurant "Al Cappello" -in the centre of Breganze- which is famous for its production of excellent wines and for its dishes taken from the traditional Feast meals of the past and prepared as at that time.

Seventh day: VICENZA - TREVISO and VILLA SANDI.
After breakfast, departure for Treviso, the main town of the ancient Marca Trevigiana: guided visit of the historic centre, which reminds of Venice, with its watercourses. Free lunch. In the afternoon, trip through the "Hills of Prosecco" and stop at Villa Sandi, one of the most fascinating estate in Italy: tasting of famous wines and free time for shopping.
Return to Vicenza for dinner and overnight accomodations.

Eighth day: VICENZA - VENICE. After breakfast, departure for the most famous and celebrated city of the world: Venice. Guided walk: Piazza S. Marco (St. Mark's Square), Ponte dei Sospiri, Canal Grande. We recommend a trip with the gondola, to discover the city in the most romantic way. Sparetime and then visit of the Riviera del Brenta, rich in noble villas of 17th and 18th century.
Dinner will be served in a cosy agriturismo on the hills of Vicenza.

Ninth day: VICENZA - GARDA LAKE - VERONA.
After breakfast, departure for the Garda Lake. Free lunch. Relaxing walks along the streets of the towns located in front of the lake: Sirmione, Peschiera, Desenzano... The weather is always pleasant and temperate, and the landscape is really impressive. Traditional dinner of Verona and overnight accomodatons in hotel.

Tenth day: VERONA - MILAN.
After breakfast, guided sightseeing of the historic centre of Verona: the Arena, the Roman Theatre, the Giulietta's House and the tale of the unlucky love with Romeo... Places and tales famous all over the world. Free lunch. In the early afternoon, tranfer to Milan, and walk in the centre to visit the Castello Sforzesco, the Scala Theatre and the most famous shopping street of Italy, Via Montenapoleone. Dinner in a restaurant in the centre of Milan and overnight accomodations in hotel.

Eleventh day: MILANO - PARTENZA. After breakfast, greetings and farewell of the hostess, departure according to everyone's selected flight.

Price per person: Euro 1.190
Minimum 20 people.

Participation costs include:

• Reserved coach and hostess until the end of the journey.
• Hotel 3* superior or 4* in double room with private bathroom.
• Half board (breakfast and dinner), with drinks (1/2 of mineral water and ¼ of wine) included. Selected, traditional and rich menu.
• Tourist guide in Rome, Florence, Vicenza, Venice and Treviso, according to the program.
• Tasting according to the program.
• Gift "Sporta Veneta", with typical products.

Not included:

• Admittance tickets, lunch not mentioned in the program and anything else not expressely indicated in "Participation costs include".

Extra charge:

• Single room: Euro 200 (for all period).