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15 DAY ITALY FOOD & WINE

$5299From the classical masterpieces of Rome and Florence to the abundant vineyards of Tuscany and the breath-taking Cinque Terre, Italy is a feast for all the senses. This magical food and wine tour, through diverse regions and world-famous countryside, is sure to delight.

Embark on a journey of tastes, sights and sounds on this fantastic 15-day odyssey taking in the very best of Italy. View iconic UNESCO listed sights including Rome and Siena’s historic centres. Taste fresh bread and olive oil in Montepulciano, enjoy wine tastings with expert sommeliers, visit the Explore-Taste-Create Laboratory in Florence, and dine like the locals with a traditional osteria lunch. Enjoy an Italian cooking class and a traditional lunch in the Chianti area. Fall in love with the dazzling vistas of the Cinque Terre coast on a full day boat excursion from La Spezia. Gaze across scenic Lake Como, swim with Christ the Abyss and experience the delights of a seafood lunch Italian style in San Fruttuoso and more. Includes return international flights, 12 nights hotel accommodation, 17 meals including 5 traditional lunches and 4 wine and food tastings, English-speaking tour leader, return airport transfers and more.

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ROME • FLORENCE • GENOA • SIENA • CINQUE TERRE

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Day 1 Australia – Rome, ItalyToday depart from either Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth for Rome, Italy. Fly with Air France, Emirates, Singapore Airlines to name a few (subject to availability).Meals included: In-Flight

Day 2 Welcome to RomeUpon arrival into Rome Airport you will be met and transferred to the hotel.Hotel Apogia Lloyd, RomeMeals included: None

Day 3 Rome Half Day Sightseeing TourAfter breakfast you will enjoy a half day guided tour of Rome. Explore the historic centre of Rome and see the iconic sites such as: the Pantheon (entrance not included), Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain and the Colosseum (entrance not included). Your local guide will tell you the stories and anecdotes about the Eternal city and reveal secret corners of the city. The perfect way to get to grips with the orientation, art and history of Rome. Enjoy some free time for lunch (not included) in a typical trattoria or enjoy an aperitif in one of the characteristic small squares. The afternoon is free for you to discover the city on your own or to do some shopping.Hotel Apogia Lloyd, RomeMeals included: Breakfast

Day 4 Rome - Montepulciano – Pienza - SienaAfter breakfast, check out of the hotel and transfer to Tuscany. On the way, you will stop in Montepulciano, for a visit of the medieval village and an ancient winery where you will taste two local red wines: Rosso di Montepulciano DOC and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG, along with fresh bread and locally produced olive oil. Then continue towards Pienza to discover the tiny village, which is the perfect mix of architecture, food & tradition. Arrive in Montalcino, and visit a local winery and enjoy a taste of red wines with a typical lunch. Late this afternoon arrive in Siena.

Hotel Italia, SienaMeals included: Breakfast;Lunch

Day 5 Siena Walking TourThis morning after breakfast meet your local guide for a guided walking tour of Siena. The historic centre of Siena has been declared by UNESCO a World Heritage Site. Discover the medieval city, see the Duomo of Siena (entrance not included), Piazza del Campo and enjoy the open-air museum. In the afternoon enjoy free time at leisure.Hotel Italia, SienaMeals included: Breakfast

Day 6 Siena - Chianti Wine Tasting – FlorenceAfter breakfast transfer to Florence. Along the way, stop in the Chianti area for a wine tasting, followed by an Italian cooking class and a traditional regional lunch. Arrive into Florence in the late afternoon.Hotel Vasari Palace, FlorenceMeals included: Breakfast;Lunch

Day 7 Florence – Street Food Walking TourThis morning after breakfast meet your local tour guide for a street food walking tour, including a visit of the local market to taste some of the most mouth-watering specialities such as Lampredotto and Trippa. The tour will start from the colourful Market of San Lorenzo – here you will find stalls offering the best Florentine and Italian food specialities. Butchers, fishmongers, fruit and vegetable vendors and small specialty shops are selling local olive oils, meat, cheese and much, much more. It’s great fun to walk around and take in new sights and tastes. During the tour you will also discover the most classical sites of Florence including the Piazza Signoria and Ponte Vecchio. This afternoon enjoy free time at leisure in this magical city.Hotel Vasari Palace, FlorenceMeals included: Breakfast

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Day 8 Florence – Wicker Basket Weaving Experience with LunchThis morning enjoy breakfast at your hotel and then experience an “Explore-Taste-Create” Laboratory in Florence’s surrounds. Your local guide will take you to meet a local artisan and you will learn how to weave a wicker basket. At the end you will be involved in a genuine Florentine atmosphere of a typical “osteria” (a rustic venue offering diverse Italian cuisine) for a social lunch. In the late afternoon return to Florence.Hotel Vasari Palace, FlorenceMeals included: Breakfast;Lunch

Day 9 Florence – Cinque Terre - Wine Tasting – La SpeziaAfter breakfast and check out, depart to La Spezia. Embark on a boat cruise to Cinque Terre, a string of centuries-old seaside villages on the rugged Italian Riviera coastline (in case of bad sea conditions, you will board a regional train). Enjoy a full day to discover the beautiful villages of Monterosso, Vernazza, Manarola and Rio Maggiore. Here surrounded by a breathtaking panorama you will enjoy a guided wine tasting of Cinque Terre wines in an incredible location: the famous Via dell’Amore which is high on the cliffs overlooking the sea. The tasting will be accompanied by local snacks like focaccia bread, olives, pesto or the typical rice or vegetable cake. Enjoy the unique atmosphere of this place, colourful houses and vineyards cling to steep terraces, harbours are filled with fishing boats and trattorias turn out seafood specialties along with the Liguria region’s famous sauce, pesto. Relax in the late afternoon, overlooking the sea and the coloured houses of Rio maggiore before returning to La Spezia for the night.Santa Caterina Park Hotel, Sarzana (La Spezia)Meals included: Breakfast

Day 10 La Spezia – Rapallo – Portofino - Camogli - GenoaToday head to the port city of Genoa. On the way stop in the seaside village of Rapallo, where you will travel by boat to reach Portofino. Visit the famous “piazzetta” (little square) where the international jet set meets. Then proceed by boat to the enchanted and secluded abbey of San Fruttuoso. Surrounded by lush vegetation, you can only reach the abbey by sea or on foot. Here time seems to stop,

crystalline waters, an ancient abbey and fishermen boats. Another reason San Fruttuoso is often visited, is for the famous ‘Christ of the Abyss’ – a submerged bronze statue of Jesus Christ. Enjoy a lunch based on local specialities: home made lasagne with pesto sauce and the typical frittura di pesce (fried fish). Continue by boat to the fishermen village of Camogli – where, after a pleasant walk on the promenade and time for an authentic Gelato (not included), you will depart by coach towards Genoa.Starhotels President, GenoaMeals included: Breakfast;Lunch

Day 11 Genoa Walking Tour – Gold Leaf Laboratory WorkshopAfter breakfast, meet the local tour guide for a guided walking tour along the narrow alleys of Genoa’s historical centre. Here you will discover the real “heart” of the city: old shops, noble palaces and churches - which preserve incredible works of art. For lunch you will taste some of the specialities of the Ligurian cuisine in one of the oldest “osteria” of the city. Enjoy farinata, anchovies, vegetables pie and the famous “pansotti” together with a glass of local white wine “il bianchetto”. After lunch you will visit a Gold Leaf Laboratory. Here the Master craftsman will show you the ancient techniques of gilding and lacquering. After the demonstration you will enjoy a 2 hour workshop, during which you will create your very own gold frame to take home with you as a very special souvenir! Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.Starhotels President, GenoaMeals included: Breakfast;Lunch

Day 12 Genoa – Milan – Sightseeing Tour (approx. 150km day)This morning after breakfast you will depart to Milan. Upon arrival enjoy a sightseeing tour with a local guide to visit the main attractions. This afternoon enjoy free time in the Italian capital of fashion and design. Maybe take a stroll in the lively Navigli suburb, the riverside area for an aperitif as a true local!Hotel Ramada Plaza, MilanMeals included: Breakfast

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Day 13 Milan – Lake Como (approx. 100km day)After breakfast, enjoy an excursion to Lake Como, a full day to appreciate the picturesque lakefront setting. Take a boat to Bellagio, a village on an outcropping on Lake Como. It’s known for its cobbled lanes and elegant buildings. During the journey you can admire the beautiful historic villas on the lake. In the afternoon return back to Milan.Hotel Ramada Plaza, MilanMeals included: Breakfast

Day 14 Milan, Italy - AustraliaAfter breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight to Australia. Please note: if your flight departs early, breakfast will be arranged for pick up from the hotel reception the night before.Meals included: Breakfast;In-Flight

Day 15 Arrive in AustraliaPlease note, some flights may arrive in Australia +1 day later.

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HIGHLIGHTS• Discover the highlights of Rome, Siena, Florence, Cinque

Terre, Genoa, Milan and more• Witness the Colosseum on a guided half day tour through the

‘Eternal City’ of Rome• Taste 2 varieties of red wine with fresh bread and olive oil in

Montepulciano• Explore the beautiful medieval town of Pienza in Tuscany• Stop in Montalcino to enjoy a wine tasting and lunch• Experience a locally guided walking tour of Siena• Enjoy a wine tasting, an Italian cooking class and a traditional

lunch in the Chianti area• Taste local flavours on a street food walking tour through the

Florence’s markets• See Piazza Signoria and Ponte Vecchio in Florence• Learn how to weave a wicker basket with a local Florentine

artisan and enjoy lunch• Discover the Cinque Terre on a full day boat tour from La

Spezia• Enjoy a Cinque Terre wine tasting with a local sommelier• Discover seaside Rapallo on the Eastern Riviera• See the famous ‘piazzetta’ and San Fruttuoso Abbey near

Portofino• Enjoy a special seafood lunch in San Fruttuoso Bay• Experience a locally guided walking tour through the famous

port city of Genoa• Enjoy a local lunch in one of the oldest “Osteria” in Genoa• Visit a Gold Leaf Laboratory and create your own gold frame• Enjoy a Milan sightseeing tour with a local guide• Discover the Lake Como area on a full day excursion• Tour the cobbled lanes of Bellagio in Lake Como

FLIGHTS• Return international flights (economy class) departing SYD/

MEL/BNE/ADL/PER

ACCOMMODATION• 12 nights in hotel accommodation

DINING• Enjoy 17 meals including 5 traditional lunches• Experience 4 wine and food tastings

TOUR ESSENTIALS• English speaking tour leader• English speaking local tour guide (days 3, 5, 7, 8, 12)• Airlines taxes and surcharges• Parking and check point fees

TRANSPORT• Transportation by private A/C vehicles

TRANSFERS• Return airport transfers

TOUR INCLUSIONS

15 DAY GOURMET TOUR

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION*Please note: all information provided in this brochure is subject to both change and availability. Prior to purchase please check the current live deal at www.tripadeal.com.au or contact our customer service team on 1300 00 TRIP (8747) for the most up-to-date information. If you have already purchased this deal, the terms and conditions on your Purchase Confirmation apply and take precedence over the information in this brochure

BOOKING INSTRUCTIONS

After purchase, you will receive a receipt and a Purchase Confirmation, directing you to an online Passenger Information Form. The Passenger Information Form must be completed within 72 hours of purchase.

Any special requests, preferences and optional extras MUST be clearly stated in your Passenger Information Form. Any change requested after submitting your Passenger Information Form cannot be guaranteed, is strictly subject to availability and will incur surcharges as outlined in the Schedule of Fees below.

On purchasing this Travel Offer you are bound by the General Terms and Conditions in addition to the specific terms and conditions outlined in this Important Information.

Please Note: all additional charges are payable direct to your Travel Consultant (unless otherwise stated).

OFFER ESSENTIALS

Travel offer is valid for travel on selected dates until the 2nd August 2018.

Travel offer is valid for one person based on twin share.

Single Traveller SupplementFor solo travellers a mandatory single supplement of $1300 applies.

Departure Dates (2018)May: 15August: 2

Departure CitiesSydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth

FLIGHTS

Full Service Airline(s) UsedAir France, KLM, Finnair, Etihad Airways, Alitalia, Emirates, British Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss Airways, Austrian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air Berlin, Thai Airways, Korean Airlines, Malaysian Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines plus any codeshare partners (subject to availability).

Arrive early in Rome, Italy$200 per person, subject to availabilityPlease note:- This fee does not include extra nights accommodation, meals or airport transfers.- No flight booking changes or cancellations permitted after air tickets have been issued.- Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.

Stay behind in Milan, Italy$200 per person, subject to availabilityPlease note:- This fee does not include extra nights accommodation, meals or airport transfers.- No flight booking changes or cancellations permitted after air tickets have been issued.- Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.

Stopover PackagesTwin share: $450 per person/each waySolo Traveller: $700 each wayLocations:* Singapore* Abu DhabiIncludes:- 2 Nights in 4 star accommodation- Daily breakfast- Return airport transfers Please note: - An outbound and inbound stopover may be chosen; however the stopover location must be the same each way, due to the airline used.- Stopover packages are subject to availability.

Flight Class Upgrades

- Premium Economy: Starting from $2899* per person.- Business Class: Buy now for $6499 per person.Please note: - *Starting from quotes will be processed and returned for your consideration.- All Premium Economy and Business Class upgrades are subject to availability (if we are not able to fulfill your business class request the upgrade cost will be refunded).- On any upgrade purchase, short haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed in a Premium or Business cabin; subject to aircraft configuration.

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation Used3-4 Star (self-rated)- Rome: Hotel Apogia Lloyd- Siena: Hotel Italia- Florence: Hotel Vasari Palace- Sarzana (La Spezia): Santa Caterina Park Hotel- Genoa: Starhotels President- Milan: Hotel Ramada PlazaPlease note: rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type, and are subject to availability based on seasonality. Properties will be confirmed, no later than two weeks prior to travel.

Extra Nights- Rome, Italy (Pre Tour): $220 per room including breakfast.- Milan, Italy (Post Tour): $230 per room including breakfast.Please note: extra nights are subject to availability until the time of booking. Airport transfers are not included if you wish to arrive early or stay behind.

Maximum Room Capacity3 people (subject to availability).

Child Policy- No child discounts. Full price applies for all children travelling with their parents.- Valid for Children/infants 12 years old and over.Please note: Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors allowed.

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Triple ShareNo discounts apply for 3rd person travelling. Full price applies, subject to availability.

Bedding ConfigurationDouble or Twin Bedding (subject to availability).

Adjoining / Interconnecting RoomsSubject to availability and at the hotels discretion. Please enquire on booking if you require this option.

GENERAL TOUR INFORMATION

Minimum group size 20, maximum group size 30 per vehicle.

EXCLUSIONS

- Visa fees and requirements (Not required for Europe if travelling on an Australian passport for stays up to 90 days)- Meals/beverages not stated in the itinerary- Recommended gratuities/tipping: €5 per person/day- Optional activities/tours- Personal expenses- Mandatory city taxes: approx. €4 per person/day payable on tour (please note pricing is subject to change)- Travel insurance (Mandatory)Please Note: A comprehensive travel Insurance policy must be organised BEFORE all details can be finalised.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Climate & Average TemperatureLocated on the Mediterranean Area, the centre-north of Italy climate is warm to hot from Spring to Summer. The warmest weather is June - August, when temperatures range from 25-30°C (77° - 86° F) , and the water temperature is in the mid 20s (mid 70°F). May and October , the temperatures are cooler and range from 17-24°C (60s -75°F). The average water temperature rarely reaches 18°C (65°F).

Tour Guide vs. Tour LeaderTour Guide: Often locals with intimate knowledge of an area, its culture, and history. Their role entails providing commentary, routing the tour, and seeing that people have a good

time. They are a licensed, qualified expert who supplies specific information on history, art, architecture and culture of the city/village/attraction in which he or she is guiding the tour. The guide meets the group at the required place and leaves the group at the end of the tour, they do not travel with the group.

Tour Leader: An experienced person tasked with ensuring the smooth operation of tours, as well as providing practical support to passengers throughout the whole trip. Their role primarily includes assisting with accommodation, transportation between locations, and communication with tour guides in each stop. A tour leader may provide general guidance around a city or village, and offer information on the place visited on the bus, however they are not required to have specific knowledge on art, architecture, or history. They are not allowed to provide a guided tour or commentary of a city/village/attraction once there and if caught doing so, can be fined.

Please note: Tour leaders/guides are not a standard inclusion in all travel offers. Tour leaders/guides will only be made available when particularly required to enhance the experience of the destination featured.

Coach TourMeals:17 meals are included in the tour, for all other meals; lunches and dinners the tour leader (when available) will offer assistance with reservations, suggestions and directions to local restaurants. You can also enquire about any allergies and food and if necessary advise meals to be to be prepared with any medication you require.

Luggage:You will be responsible for all your personal belongings whilst on the tour. With regards to luggage, you must carry your own luggage from the coach to the hotel room and back to the coach. The driver will assist with the uploading and off-loading of their luggage from the coach.

Gratuities:

Gratuities (tips) are not included in the tour price for services of the tour leader (when available) and driver throughout the tour. The recommended tip for the tour leader and driver is €5 per person per day, which will be collected whilst on tour.

Fitness Level Required / Mobility:Our vehicles are not equipped with wheelchair access, so unfortunately our tours are currently not suitable for wheelchair users and those less mobile. Please note: a standard level of fitness will be required. If you have any concerns please consult your healthcare provider prior to purchase/travel.

VISAS

A Tourist visa is not required for Europe for stays up to 90 days if travelling on an Australian passportPlease Note: Passengers who are not Australian citizens must check with the respective consulate or a visa agency to determine what their visa requirements are and what personal identification is required.

INSURANCE

We are proud to offer a range of travel insurance products - please ask your Travel Consultant for more information.

SCHEDULE OF FEES

Voluntary ChangesThis includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation reissue.

· 1st Change - $100.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider.· 2nd Change - $150.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider.· Subsequent changes - $250.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider.· Changes within 30 days of departure $350.00 person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider.· Changes within 14 days of departure

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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$500.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider.

Name Changes Due To Passenger Error· If the incorrect name has been advised to TripADeal, charges of $150.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider will apply.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION