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OUR INCLUDES:

Return airfare Toronto/Catania, Sicily and Venice/Toronto Local private motorcoach transportation throughout

Private water taxi transfers in Venice (including luggage)

12 nights hotel (Catania/Rome/Cassino/Lanciano/Ravenna/Venice)

Breakfast daily, 1 lunch & 6 dinners (including Venice farewell dinner) Professionally guided city tours in Cassino and Venice

Admission to: Neonian Baptistery, Mausoleum of Galla Placidia,

San Vitale Basilica and Dantes Tomb

Participation in two (2) wreath laying ceremonies Visits to war cemeteries, landings & crossings and related

monuments, as per itinerary

Baggage handling at hotels, where applicable Hotel taxes & service charges

Ellison Travel & Tours baggage lanyard & laminated tags Ellison Travel & Tours host (Dennis Mak Makowetsky)

NO INCLUDED:

OP IONAL:

Meals other than mentioned Passport application and processing fees

Items of a personal nature Gratuities: guides/drivers/porters/hotel sta

Air & fuel taxes (currently $391.00 per person)

RBC Insurance

Single Supplement- $489.00

Add-on airfares from other cities (upon requ

HIGHLIGH SAs they fought their way up Italy's boot, enduring 20 months of hell at the hands of some of the Third Reich's betrained soldiers, Canadians in the First Division ironically and unfairly became known as the D-Day Dodger

Together they wrote some of the most heroic tales in the annals of Canadian military history. Join with us as w

follow the young Canadians from their landing in Sicily, through the battles for the Moro River, Ortona, and t

Liri Valley, on to the Gothic Line, finishing near Ravenna at the Savio, Lamone and Senio Rivers. Emerge from t

tour with a deeper understanding of Canada's role in the pivotal Italian Campaign.

PAYMEN S:

**Tour is limited & subject to availability & change.**

Deposit of $500.00 p.p. (plus insurance due at time of booking) Balance due August 29, 2014

WORLD WAR II: CANADIANS & THE ITALIAN CAMPAIG

November 3-16, 2014

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14 DAY TOUR TO ITALY FEATURING PARTICIPATION IN

REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONY AT MORO RIVER CEMETERY

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TERMS & CONDITIONS

Reservations:To reserve space on this tour, contact your Carlson Wagonlit Travel Agent.

Deposits & Payments: A deposit is due at the time of booking. The amount of the deposit varies according to the tour booked. Final paymentdepending on the tour is due 60 to 120 days prior to departure. Both deposits and final payments are non-refundable at time of payment unlesscovered by insurance.

Forms of Payment:Ellison Travel and Tours will accept payment in the form of cheque, Visa or Mastercard. Cheques must be made payable to Ellison

Travel and Tours. If the credit card sale is declined, the customer will be informed immediately, and payment will be considered not received. Verbalauthorization of the use of your credit card commits you to your reservation whether or not you have signed a credit card draft. Refunds will be processed ithe form they were received.

Goods & Services Tax:The Canadian Government's G.S.T. and/or H.S.T. may apply to the cost of your tour. Your travel agent will advise of the additionaG.S.T./H.S.T. charges, if any, that apply to the cost of your tour. Ellison Travel and Tours reserves the right to pass any Government changes to the taxstructure on to the consumer.

Price Guarantee:Once the deposit is paid, the tour cost is guaranteed. Prices are however subject to change to cover any unexpected costs over whichEllison Travel & Tours has no control, such as fuel surcharges, government taxes and country visas. In the event of a surcharge tour members and/or travagents will be advised of any surcharge on their tour. If a rate increase of more than 7% is necessary, clients may cancel with no penalties. No surchargeswill be added within 30 days prior to departure.

Insurance:Ellison Travel and Tours strongly recommends the purchase of Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance, and Comprehensive Assistance,

Health Coverage, Individual Accident Coverage, and Baggage and Personal Effects Insurance. Details are available from your travel agent.

Proof of Citizenship:Canadian Citizens are asked to carry a passport for tours to the United States. For international travel a valid passport is required.Citizens of other countries or landed immigrants should check with their travel agent for requirements for travel outside Canada. Passengersmust havevalid passports for travel abroad and visas for some countries. Ellison Travel & Tours does not accept responsibility for passengers who do not meet correvisa and passport requirements.

Currency:All prices are shown in Canadian Dollars.

Baggage:Maximum baggage allowance on motorcoach tours is one large suitcase per person. All hand luggage must be carried personally aboard themotorcoach or aircraft. Although the Tour Manager and Coach Driver supervise the transfer of luggage to and from the motorcoach and every effort is madeto handle luggage as carefully as possible, Ellison Travel & Tours cannot assume liability for loss, theft or damage due to breakage, fire, water, etc.

Accommodation:All hotels listed in itineraries have been confirmed at the time of printing, but are subject to change. On most tours, TWIN refers to two

persons sharing one room with two beds; however, in some areas, only one double bed may be available, so please specify at time of booking if you wishtwo separate beds. TRIPLE or QUAD usually refers to three or four persons sharing one room with two double beds, all with private bath. Please keep inmind that in some areas local customs may mean that there is a change in the type of accommodation provided.

Items not included:Items of personal nature such as laundry, telephone charges and drinks with meals other than noted in the tour Inclusions.Responsibility: Ellison Travel and Tours Ltd acts solely as organizer of the tours outlined in this brochure and is responsible for making all reservations ancharting the routes as outlined but it is expressly understood and agreed between the tour organizer and the passengers that Ellison Travel and Tours Ltd oagents shall not be held responsible for:a) non-performance on the part of any hotel or other accommodation for any act or omission that cannot be directly attributed to the neglect of the tourorganizer;b) any delays, misconnections, loss, damage or injury to persons or property or for mechanical defects or failure, however caused or for any substitution ofhotels or carrier equipment beyond the control of the tour operator, or for any additional expenses occasioned thereby;c) any inconvenience, loss of enjoyment, upset, disappointment, distress or frustration whether physical or mental however caused, except where causeddirectly by the tour operator;d) any additional costs incurred or any ancillary loss sustained as a result of cancellations or delays of tours caused by inclement weather conditions, acts o

God, or any other event, which result in one or more persons being unable to continue or complete the tour through no direct fault of the tour organizer.The tour organizer reserves the right to make any changes before or during the tour for the comfort and enjoyment of the passengers and it is agreed andunderstood that any increase in costs occasioned by such change shall be paid by the passengers or any decrease in costs occasioned by the change sharefunded to the passenger.All tour itineraries are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.Ellison Travel and Tours Ltd shall have no responsibilities beyond their refund of all monies paid by the passenger which is deemed to constitute full settlemThe tour organizer reserves the right to decline any person as a member of the tour at any time before or during the tour should such person's presence beconsidered detrimental to the interest, comfort and enjoyment of the other tour members. Persons leaving the tour during operation will not receive a refundunused services.

Ellison Travel & Tours, its agents and all passengers agree that conditions set out herein are part of the terms between the passenger and the tour organizeAcceptance of the ticket for the tour or any deposit given to the tour organizer represents acceptance by the passenger of all the aforementioned condition

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WORLD WAR II: CANADIANS & THE ITALIAN CAMPAIGN14-DAY TOUR TO ITALY FEATURING PARTICIPATION IN

REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONY AT MORO RIVER CEMETERYNOVEMBER 3 16, 2014

Day 1 Mon. November 3 (M)In Flight Meet the group and tour manager atPearson International Airport, Toronto, anddepart for overnight flight to Catania, Sicily (withconnections).

Day 2 Tues. November 4 (B/D)Catania, Sicily Arrive at the Catania Airport,pass through customs, collect your luggage andproceed to the front of the terminal where youwill meet your locally hired coach and driver.Transfer into the centre of Catania and checkinto your hotel for a 2 night stay. Conclude theday with a group dinner in a local trattoria nearthe hotel and, time and energy permitting,explore the area with your tour manager.

Day 3

Wed. November 5 (B)Catania After an early breakfast at the hotel,transfer to Pachino where Canadians, as part ofthe fabled British 8thArmy, with fears andexpectations of the unknown and memories ofDieppe fresh in their minds, landed withsurprisingly mild resistance on July 10, 1943.Visit the landing beach known as Bark West,and the monument to the Canadian landingnear Marza. Continue on toward the city ofPiazza Armerina which is on the route theCanadians followed to Agira. On the way, stop

in Grammichele with time to purchase lunch.After lunch, continue on to Piazza Armerinawhere the Canadians had reached by July 17.Return to Catania for the evening and concludethe day with dinner on your own in one of thenearby restaurants.

Day 4 Thurs. November 6 (B/D)Fly to Rome, Italy After breakfast, check outof your hotel and board your coach. Depart forthe Agira Canadian War Cemetery passingnear the towns of Assoro and Leonforte, the

location of battles fought by Canadians. Uponarrival at the cemetery, participate in a wreathlaying ceremony in memory of the 13 membersof the RCAF and 477 members of the armyburied there, all casualties of the Liberation of

Sicily. At the conclusion of the ceremony,depart for Catania Airport and, following lunchat the airport, board your flight to Rome. Landat Fiumicino Airport, meet your local coach anddriver and transfer into the centre of Rome.Check into your hotel for a two night stay and,after a group dinner in a local trattoria,accompany your tour manager on anorientation walk in the area of your hotel.

Day 5 Fri. November 7 (B)Rome Today will be spent exploring some of

the highlights of Rome along with sites relevantto World War II and the liberation of the city.

After breakfast in your hotel, board your coachand transfer to the Rome War Cemetery whichhas 426 Commonwealth burials, 22 of whichare Canadian. Following the cemetery visit,take time to visit the 1stSpecial Services Forcecommemorative plaque [also known as theDevils Brigade] near the cemetery and thePyramid of Cestius. This fabled brigade,comprised of Americans and Canadians, playeda pivotal role in the Italian Campaign and were

among the first into the city after its fall.Following your visit, re-board your coach for theshort transfer to the area of the Colosseum.Join your tour manager for an external tour ofthe Colosseum and Roman Forum, beforevisiting the Campidoglio, the site of the formalsurrender of Rome to the Allies, and PiazzaVenetia, to see the famed balcony from whichMussolini addressed the Italian faithful. Afterlunch, enjoy some free time in the centre beforerejoining your tour manager for a walking tourincluding Piazza Navona, the Pantheon and the

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Trevi Fountain. Following the tour, meet thecoach for a transfer to your hotel and the rest ofthe night at leisure with dinner on your own at alocal restaurant.

Day 6 Sat. November 8 (B/D)To Cassino After an early breakfast and checkout, board your coach for the journey south tothe area of Monte Cassino and the Liri Valley.

Take the two hour journey past Cassino to theMignano Gap and the area of Monte La Difesaand Monte La Remetanea. Here you will seefirst hand the difficult work done by the SpecialForces made up of Americans and Canadians.Continue back toward Cassino to visit key sitesrelevant to Operations Diadem and Chesterfieldon the Gustav and Hitler Lines respectively, thelatter broken by Canadians on the path toRome. In the process visit the crossing point ofthe Melfa River where Major John Mahony ofthe Westminster Regiment won the Victoria

Cross. Following this eventful day return toCassino and check in to your hotel for a onenight stay and conclude with a group dinner.

Day 7 Sun. November 9 (B/D)To Lanciano After breakfast and check out,begin the morning with a visit to the CassinoWar Cemetery, including 4271 graves, 855 ofwhich are those of Canadians who died in thearea and the monument to the more than 4000men who died in Italy and have no knowngrave. After your visit, continue on up to the

Monastery for a guided tour and make a stop atthe Polish Cemetery on the way down themountain. After lunch in Cassino, board yourcoach for the journey across Italy to theMediaeval town of Lanciano, located in the

Abruzzo region near the Moro River andOrtona. On the way into town, make a lateafternoon stop at a local olive oil factory, whichshould be in full operation, to learn about theprocess and to sample the result. On arrival inLanciano, check into your hotel for a three nightstay and enjoy dinner in the hotel restaurant.

After dinner, accompany your tour manager foran orientation walk in this beautiful town,including a stop at the monument to the 18youths executed after a rebellion against theirNazi occupiers in October, 1943.

Day 8 Mon. November 10 (B)Lanciano Today will be devoted to tracing thesteps of Canadians across the Moro River toOrtona. After breakfast in the hotel diningroom, board the coach for the first stop at

SantAppolinare where a panoramic view of thebattlefield can be seen. After outlining theprogress of the battle, descend into the MoroRiver Valley to the crossing where Canadiansfought a four day battle to cross the narrowriver. After crossing the Moro, make stops atSterlin Castle where Mitch Sterlin and the RoyalCanadian Regiment made their gallant stand,the famous Gully, where hundreds of

Canadians perished, Casa Barardi, whereCaptain Paul Triquet of the Van Doos won theVictoria Cross, and the Cider Crossroads,where Mitch Sterlin lost his life. After lunch inOrtona, spend the afternoon touring the city,visiting such sites as Santa MariaConstantinopoli, the scene of the SeaforthHighlanders famous Christmas dinner, theCorso Victor Emmanuele and PiazzaRepubblica, where brutal fighting took placeand the Canadians invented the technique ofMouse holing,the Cathedral of St Tomasso,

destroyed in the fighting and rebuilt, and PiazzaPlebiscito to visit the poignant Price of PeaceCanadian Monument. Conclude your visit witha stop at the local museum, chronicling theevents of the battles visited today. At theconclusion, re-board your coach and return toLanciano for dinner in a local restaurant.

Day 9 Tues. November 11 (B/L)Lanciano (Remembrance Day) This morning,after a leisurely breakfast, board your coachand transfer to the Moro River Canadian War

Cemetery, site of more than 1600 burials, tojoin with the local Canadian school, CanadianCollege Italy, local Italian students and civicofficials, along with representatives of theCanadian armed forces to participate in themoving Remembrance Day Ceremony. Lay awreath on behalf of the group as part of theceremony. Following the program, spend therest of the day immersing yourself in Italianculture. Begin by boarding the coach for a tripup into the Maiella Mountains for lunch in aunique restaurant in a cave, La Torre

Ristorante. After a leisurely lunch, re-boardyour coach for the beautiful drive back toLanciano. The evening is at your leisure anddinner on your own in a local trattoria.

Day 10 Wed. November 12 (B/D)To Ravenna Rise early and after breakfast,check out of your hotel and bid good bye toLanciano. The main concentration of the daywill be the Canadian participation in thebreaching of the Gothic Line and the push to

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Rimini, where the Canadians played a crucialrole in late August and September, 1944.

Arrive in the area of Pesaro in the late morningand visit sites of importance to Canadians nearMontecchio, Pozzo Alto and Osteria Nuova.

After lunch, pay respects to the fallen at theMontecchio War Cemetery, where 289 of 582graves are those of Canadians, and theCoriano Ridge War Cemetery, where 427 of

1939 are Canadian. In addition, visit themonument to the destruction of the Gothic Line,an important Canadian pilgrimage site, the onlymonument constructed by the Italianscommemorating the Canadian involvement, atTavullia. After the program is complete,continue on to Ravenna and check into yourhotel for a two night stay and conclude the daywith a group dinner in a local restaurant. Afterdinner, join your tour manager in exploring thebeautiful town of Ravenna.

Day 11

Thurs. November 13 (B)Ravenna Today we focus on the events in thevicinity of Ravenna which was taken by theCanadian Corps in early December, 1944, andheavily damaged in the process. It was in thisarea that fighting in the Italian Campaign finallyfinished for the Canadians. During the day, visitthe Savio River and Cesena where SeaforthHighlander, Ernest Smokey Smith won theVictoria Cross. By this time we will have visitedall three sites where VCs were won byCanadians in the Italian Campaign. Visit also

the Lamone River crossing near Bagna Cavalloand the Senio River Crossing near Fusignano,two hotly contested rivers taken by theCanadians. Time permitting, go to the Valley ofComacchio region where the Canadians,recently joined by the First Canadian ArmouredBrigade completed their final operations in Italybefore being transferred to Western Europe forthe final push. At the end of the days activities,which bring an end to the Italian Campaign partof the tour, return to Ravenna to enjoy one lastnight in the town and purchase a leisurely meal

in a local restaurant.

Day 12 Fri. November 14 (B)To Venice We would be remiss to have stayedin Ravenna, famous not only for its wartime

travails, but for being the last capital of theRoman Empire before it fell in 476 CE and forits incredible mosaics which make it the locationof no less than 8 UNESCO sites. So, afterchecking out of our hotel, spend the morningvisiting some of the mosaic sites such as theBaptistry of Neon and the Mausoleum of GallaPlacidia, both dating back to 430 CE, the ArianBaptistry, 500 CE and the Basilica of San

Vitale, 530 CE. Time permitting, complete yourmorning in Ravenna with a visit to the tomb ofDante, as important to Italian literature asShakespeare is to the English language. Afterlunch, re-board your coach for the two hourtransfer to Venice. Your specially charteredwater taxis will take you into the centre ofVenice and check into your hotel for two nights.

Day 13 Sat. November 15 (B/D)Venice Spend this, the last day of your tourexploring Venice. After breakfast in your hotel,

walk with your tour manager into the centre ofVenice where you will meet your local, Englishspeaking guide. Enjoy a two hour walking tourin this, the most mystical of cities. On your tour,see such sites as the Basilica of St. Mark andSt. Marks Square, the Doges Palace, theRialto Bridge, and walk the beautiful narrowstreets of Venice. In the afternoon, take sometime to explore on your own and buy those lastminute souvenirs, ride a gondola, or join yourtour manager for an interior visit to the Dogespalace, or one of Venices fine art galleries such

as the Accademia, or the Peggy GuggenheimExhibit (any applicable admissions thisafternoon will be at the individuals ownexpense). Following your day in Venice, returnto your hotel to freshen up and conclude theday with a farewell dinner in a local restaurant.

Day 14 Sun. November 16 (B)Home After breakfast, check out and proceedto the water taxi dock for transfer to meet yourcoach. Board your coach for the short trip toMarco Polo Airport and your international flight

home to Canada (connection possible). ArrivePearson International Airport, Toronto.Welcome home.

B - Breakfast / PB Packed Breakfast / L Lunch / PL Packed Lunch / D - Dinner /M Airline / S Snack - denote meals included in tour cost

*Itinerary is tentative and subject to final confirmation*

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TERMS & CONDITIONS

Reservations:To reserve space on this tour, contact your Ellison Travel & Tours Travel Consultant

Deposits & Payments: A deposit is due at the time of booking. The amount of the deposit varies according to the tour booked.Final payment depending on the tour is due 60 to 120 days prior to departure. Both deposits and final payments are non-refundable at time of payment unless covered by insurance.

Forms of Payment:Ellison Travel & Tours will accept payment in the form of cheque, Visa or Mastercard. Cheques must be made payableto Ellison Travel & Tours. If the credit card sale is declined, the customer will be informed immediately, and payment will be considered notreceived. Verbal authorization of the use of your credit card commits you to your reservation whether or not you have signed a credit card

draft. Refunds will be processed in the form they were received.

Goods & Services Tax:The Canadian Government's G.S.T. and/or H.S.T. may apply to the cost of your tour. Your vacation consultantwill advise of the additional G.S.T./H.S.T. charges, if any, that apply to the cost of your tour. Ellison Travel & Tours reserves the right topass any Government changes to the tax structure on to the consumer.

Price Guarantee:Once the deposit is paid, the tour cost is guaranteed. Prices are however subject to change to cover any unexpectedcosts over which Ellison Travel & Tours has no control, such as fuel surcharges, government taxes and country visas. In the event of asurcharge tour members and/or vacation consultants will be advised of any surcharge on their tour. If a rate increase of more than 7% isnecessary, clients may cancel with no penalties. No surcharges will be added within 30 days prior to departure.

Insurance:Ellison Travel & Tours strongly recommends the purchase of Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance, and ComprehensiveAssistance, Health Coverage, Individual Accident Coverage, and Baggage and Personal Effects Insurance. Details are available from yourtravel agent.

Proof of Citizenship: Canadian Citizens are asked to carry a passport for tours to the United States. For international travel a valid

passport is required. Citizens of other countries or landed immigrants should check with their travel agent for requirements for travel outsideCanada. Passengers must have valid passports for travel abroad and visas for some countries. Ellison Travel & Tours does not acceptresponsibility for passengers who do not meet correct visa and passport requirements.

Currency:All prices are shown in Canadian Dollars.

Baggage:Maximum baggage allowance on motorcoach tours is one large suitcase per person. All hand luggage must be carriedpersonally aboard the motorcoach or aircraft. Although the Tour Manager and Coach Driver supervise the transfer of luggage to and fromthe motorcoach and every effort is made to handle luggage as carefully as possible, Ellison Travel & Tours cannot assume liability for loss,theft or damage due to breakage, fire, water, etc.

Accommodation:All hotels listed in itineraries have been confirmed at the time of printing, but are subject to change. On most tours, TWINrefers to two persons sharing one room with two beds; however, in some areas, only one double bed may be available, so please specify attime of booking if you wish two separate beds. TRIPLE or QUAD usually refers to three or four persons sharing one room with two doublebeds, all with private bath. Please keep in mind that in some areas local customs may mean that there is a change in the type ofaccommodation provided.

Items not included:Items of personal nature such as laundry, telephone charges and drinks with meals other than noted in the tourInclusions.Responsibility: Ellison Travel & Tours acts solely as organizer of the tours outlined in this brochure and is responsible for making allreservations and charting the routes as outlined but it is expressly understood and agreed between the tour organizer and the passengersthat Ellison Travel & Tours or its agents shall not be held responsible for:a) non-performance on the part of any hotel or other accommodation for any act or omission that cannot be directly attributed to the neglectof the tour organizer;b) any delays, misconnections, loss, damage or injury to persons or property or for mechanical defects or failure, however caused or for anysubstitution of hotels or carrier equipment beyond the control of the tour operator, or for any additional expenses occasioned thereby;c) any inconvenience, loss of enjoyment, upset, disappointment, distress or frustration whether physical or mental however caused, exceptwhere caused directly by the tour operator;d) any additional costs incurred or any ancillary loss sustained as a result of cancellations or delays of tours caused by inclement weatherconditions, acts of God, or any other event, which result in one or more persons being unable to continue or complete the tour through nodirect fault of the tour organizer. The tour organizer reserves the right to make any changes before or during the tour for the comfort and

enjoyment of the passengers and it is agreed and understood that any increase in costs occasioned by such change shall be paid by thepassengers or any decrease in costs occasioned by the change shall be refunded to the passenger.

All tour itineraries are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.

Ellison Travel & Tours shall have no responsibilities beyond their refund of all monies paid by the passenger which is deemed to constitutefull settlement. The tour organizer reserves the right to decline any person as a member of the tour at any time before or during the tourshould such person's presence be considered detrimental to the interest, comfort and enjoyment of the other tour members. Personsleaving the tour during operation will not receive a refund of unused services.

Ellison Travel & Tours, its agents and all passengers agree that conditions set out herein are part of the terms between the passenger andthe tour organizer. Acceptance of the ticket for the tour or any deposit given to the tour organizer represents acceptance by the passengerof all the aforementioned conditions.