The Splendors of ItalyPresented by the Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce

 October 25 - November 3, 2014

 Italy, a country filled with history, amazing art, delicious cuisine, remarkable

architecture, and splendid beauty—you’ll see and feel it all onthis magnificent tour through Italy.

Pricing and Additinal Information

Per person price based on double occupancy: $2999.00For single and triple rates, please contact Melody Nester at(603) 356-5701 or melody@mtwashingtonvalley.org Price includes: Airfare from Boston, stateside transfers, land tour, sightseeing, hotels and meals as specified in the itinerary,and the services of a professional tour director. Air-inclusive price quotes will include all government-imposed taxes and fees applicable at the time of booking and will beshown as a Total Amount. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply. For more information please check our website, thecarrier’s website, or iflybags.com for up-to-date baggage pricing/restrictions. Travel Protection Plus is available for an additional $169.00 per person.Travel Protection Plus: (Must be purchased at the same time of initial deposit) For those who purchase the Cosmos TravelProtection Plan, Cosmos provides the Travel Protection Plus Plan as well. The Plus Plan allows you to cancel your vacationup to 24 hours (or the prior business day, whichever is farther out) before the scheduled departure FOR ANY REASON.Under this Travel Protection Plus Plan Benefit, Cosmos will reimburse the cancellation penalty amount in travel certificates,minus the plan cost. Additional terms may apply. Cancelling for a covered reason will result in a cash refund, based on thecancellation penalties at the time of cancellation, minus insurance premiums. Cancellations and Cancellation Fees(If cancellation is received by Cosmos)119 – 65 days prior to departure:  $250 per person cancelled64 - 22 days prior to departure: 20% of total price21 - 8 days prior to departure: 30% of total price7 - 1 days prior to departure: 50% of total priceOn departure day and later: 100% of total price Cancellation fees may also apply to any additional services, including accommodations, independently supplied servicesand optional excursions, reserved prior to, during and after the tour.  Final payment due: August 22, 2014

Mt. Washington ValleyChamber of Commerce

Attn: Melody Nester(603) 356-5701

melody@mtwashingtonvalley.org

   

Tour Code: 6400 41026Invoice Number: 299834

   

Please make checks payableto Cosmos

Deposit Due: $250 perperson

 With Insurance: $419 per

personInsurance must be purchased

with deposit

Accommodations

Hotels: First Class (F)   Superior Tourist Clas (ST)ROME Fleming (F)SIENA Mercure degli Ulivi (ST)MONTECATINI Plaza e Locanda Maggiore (F)VENICE AREA Poppi (F) at Mira or All Seasons (ST) at MargheraROME Residenza Parco Tirreno (F) or Princess (F) MealsBuffet breakfasts2 dinners  Headsets throughout the day

The Splendors of Italy

Vacation OverviewItaly, a country filled with history, amazing art, delicious cuisine, remarkable architecture, and splendid beauty—you’ll seeand feel it all on this affordable tour through Italy. Explore the maze of streets in Venice, and discover hidden treasures andrestaurants in their back alleys. Stand in awe as you admire the Leaning Tower of Pisa, a must-see sight in Italy. Did youknow the tower was constructed in three stages over the course of 177 years, starting in 1173? Even though it was obviousin 1178 that it leaned, construction continued. You’ll see this architectural wonder as well as many other famous Italian sites.

Have your camera ready as you explore the historical sites of Rome, including the Colosseum, the amphitheater used forgladiatorial contests and public spectacles during the Roman Empire. Sit in a café as you admire one of Italy’s most uniquesquares in Siena. Enjoy wine tasting in Italy’s Chianti wine region, and shop for local goods in Italy’s Tuscany region.

What do you want from your Italian vacation—amazing architecture, sumptuous food, delicious wine, breathtaking art,historical treasures, or scenic beauty? Whatever it is, this Italy vacation offers it to you! ItineraryBoard your overnight flight, tour begins the next day. Day 1 Arrive in Rome, ItalyCheck into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore this ancient capital. This evening, meet your Tour Directorand fellow travelers. Day 2 RomeThe "Eternal City“, Rome is a city steeped in history, vibrantly alive and exciting, and absolutely unique! Included sightseeingwith a Local Guide starts in St. Peter’s Square, followed by a visit to the Roman Forum and the mighty Colosseum. (B) Day 3 Rome–Orvieto–SienaJourney northwest to the charmingly located city of Orvieto in the Umbria region to visit its black basalt and yellow limestonecathedral, an excellent example of Italian Gothic architecture. By early evening you’ll be in Siena with time to visit this jewelof Tuscany. Sit in one of the cafés surrounding the Campo and admire one of Italy’s most unique squares, famed the worldover for its Palio horse race. (B) 

October 25 - November 3, 2014

Day 4 Siena–San Gimignano–Greve–MontecatiniDrive this morning to San Gimignano, one of Tuscany’s greatest attractions. Its medieval squares, town walls, streets,alleyways, and 14 towers make it unique. Next, into the very heart of the Chianti vineyards; watch out for names such asCastellina in Chianti, Badia, Gaiole, and Brolio, where classical Chianti wines are produced. Stop in Greve for some winetasting at a local wine producer. Arrive in Montecatini in time to join the outing for an optional Tuscan dinner. (B) Day 5 Montecatini–Excursion to FlorenceThis Renaissance gem and city of the Medicis will keep you enthralled the entire day. Traffic is banned in part of the historiccenter so visitors can wander at leisure and admire the city’s timeless beauty in relative peace and quiet. Don’t miss out onthe included walking tour with a Local Guide, which features most of the city highlights. You will see Piazza Santa Croce;beautiful Piazza Signoria; Palazzo Vecchio and its courtyard; Loggia dei Lanzi; and, to top it all, Piazza del Duomo and itscathedral with the Giotto Campanile, and the magnificent East Door of the Baptistry, known as the “Gate of Paradise.” (B,D) Day 6 Montecatini–Pisa–Venice AreaThis morning, drive to Pisa for a visit to its Square of Miracles and the amazing Leaning Tower, 180 feet high and no lessthan 16 feet out of the perpendicular. Later, head across the wooded Apennine Hills into the farmlands of the Po Valley fortwo overnights in the Venice area. (B) Day 7 Venice AreaVenice is more like a marvelous film set than a real live city, with its criss-crossing canals, gondolas and water buses, archedbridges, palaces, and little quiet piazzas. The included orientation starts with a boat ride and is followed by time at leisureand a chance to watch Venetian glassblowers fashion their delicate objects as they did centuries ago. Don’t miss out on theoptional gondola trip, gliding along the picturesque canals with a local troubadour to serenade you. (B,D) Day 8 Venice Area–Assisi–RomeAn interesting drive southward, cutting across the Po Delta, then crossing the Apennines. Stop in Assisi, where St. Franciswas born in 1182. Visit the world-famous basilica with its beautiful frescoes by Giotto, then head for Rome. (B) Day 9 RomeYour vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)