COAST TO COAST ITALY APULIA & AMALFI October 4-13, 2016 Full Special Special Price Savings Price $3,445 $250 $3,195* *Special Price valid if booked by 10/1/2015. VAT is an additional $295 per person. All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy and do not include air transporta- tion costs (unless otherwise stated) and valid until October 1, 2015. Please contact us for current pricing and information. Single accommodations are an additional $495 (limited availability).
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COAST TO COAST ITALY
APULIA & AMALFI
October 4-13, 2016
Full Special SpecialPrice Savings Price
$3,445 $250 $3,195*
*Special Price valid if booked by 10/1/2015.
VAT is an additional $295 per person.
All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy and do not include air transporta-tion costs (unless otherwise stated) and valid until October 1, 2015. Please contact us for current pricingand information. Single accommodations are an additional $495 (limited availability).
Whet your appetite for this southern Italianadventure that features two unique coastalregions. Kissed by the Adriatic sun, Apulia haswitnessed the comings and goings of numerous peoples. Settle into Polignano aMare, a town with a decisively Greek feel.Travel along the Puglian coast and visit hilltoptowns above aquamarine seas. See Apulia’s
architectural treasures from the Sassi cave houses to the conical Trulli, fromNorman churches to southern baroque monuments. Then continue to thedivine Amalfi Coast, where mountains erupt from the Mediterranean and pastel-painted buildings cascade down their sides. Travel the Amalfi Road, thefabled, serpentine ribbon of road that bridges unforgettable destinations.Along the way, gain historical perspectives and take in the breathtaking viewsthat have inspired countless artists and poets throughout time.
INCLUDED FEATURES
Accommodations• Four nights in Polignano a Mare,Italy, at the first-class Hotel Covodei Saraceni.
• Four nights in Vietri sul Mare,Italy, at the deluxe Hotel Raito.
Transportation• All deluxe motor coach transfers inthe Land Program itinerary and baggage handling on these transfersare included.
Activities and Events• Informative educational programs presented by localexperts will enhance your insightinto the region.
•All excursions as outlined in yourprogram itinerary.
• Personal VOX listening deviceto hear every word from your expertEnglish-speaking guides.
• Attend a Welcome Reception andDinner.
• Gather for a Farewell Receptionand Graduation Ceremonyfollowed by a Farewell Dinner.
Extensive Meal Program• Enjoy eight breakfasts, four lunches
and four dinners; tea or coffee withall meals, plus wine with dinner.
• Sample authentic regional specialties during select meals at featured local restaurants.
• Take advantage of leisure time to try the local cuisine independently.
MANY INCLUDED EXTRAS• Consultation services of a
dedicated Passenger ServiceRepresentative prior to departure.
• Services of an experienced CampusDirector throughout your stay.
• Tipping of excursion guides and drivers.
• Detailed travel and destination information to assist in planning.
• Complimentary travel wallet.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS• Groups are limited to 36 travelers to maximize yourtravel experience.
•Visit four UNESCO World Heritage sites: the Trulli, orconical houses; the Sassi and Rupestrian Churches of
Matera; the Amalfi Coast and the archaeological site of Pompeii.• Visit a locally owned and operated olive farm and learn about olive
processing.• Explore Lecce, known for its baroque splendor, and Trani, a historic
fishing port.• Admire the cliffside town of Positano and the beautiful gardens and lemon
groves of Sorrento.• Discover the isle of Capri’s mythical charm. • In addition, enjoy flexible CASS excursions, which allow you to choose among
Cultural, Active, Special Interest and Service activities (at an additional cost).
APULIA & AMALFICOAST TO COAST ITALY
DAY 1 ~ IN TRANSITDepart for Bari, Italy.AA Provided for AHI FlexAir participants.
DAY 2 ~ BARI/POLIGNANOA MAREUpon arrival, transferA to Polignano aMare and the Hotel Covo dei Saraceni. Tonight, attend a Welcome Receptionand Dinner.DAY 3 ~ ALBEROBELLO/POLIGNANO A MAREEducational Focus: History,Agriculture and Beauty of Apulia.Excursion: Trulli in Alberobello.See Alberobello’s Trulli houses, whichare truly unique with their pointed, helmet-like roofs.Local Flavor: Sample local specialtiesduring lunch at a seaside restaurant. Excursion: Polignano a Mare.Enjoy a walking tour through Polignanoa Mare’s Old Town. DAY 4 ~ LECCEExcursion: Lecce. See Lecce’s lace-like, baroque architecture. Viewthe Basilica di Santa Croce, the PiazzaSant’Oronzo, the end of the Appian Wayand the Roman amphitheatre. Local Flavor: Savor lunch at a restaurant in Lecce.Independent Explorations: Spendtime exploring Lecce on your own. DAY 5 ~ TRANI/BISCEGLIEExcursion: Trani. Journey northalong the coast to the fishing town ofTrani. View the Romanesque Cathedralof St. Nicholas, dramatically perched atthe Adriatic’s edge. Explore the JewishGhetto, once home to southern Italy’slargest Jewish community.Educational Focus and LocalFlavor: Meet the People. Visit a family-run olive mill in Bisceglie tomeet the owners and sample its prod-uct. Enjoy lunch at the mill.CASS Excursion or IndependentExploration: Enjoy a CASS excursionor spend the afternoon at leisure.DAY 6 ~MATERA/PAESTUM/VIETRI SUL MAREExcursion: Sassi di Matera andPaestum. Explore Matera and its rock-hewn houses and caverns known assassi. This area has been inhabited for
millennia and the town has also servedas a film set. After being abandoned inthe ninth century, the Greco-Roman cityof Paestum was overgrown by vegeta-tion and forgotten until the 18th centu-ry. See a variety of ruins, includingthree well-preserved Doric temples.After lunch in Paestum, continue toVietri sul Mare and the Hotel Raito.DAY 7 ~ AMALFI COASTExcursion: Amalfi and Positano.Enjoy a scenic drive to the charmingtown of Amalfi. Admire its piazza andDuomo di Sant’Andrea during a walkingtour. Continue by boat to Positano, builton the rocky coastline. Considered tobe the most vertical town in Italy,Positano boasts pastel-colored housesand steep hillside gardens.DAY 8 ~ SORRENTO/CAPRIEducational Focus: ContemporaryItaly. Excursion: Sorrento. Built atop acoastal cliff, Sorrento has long beenheralded by poets for its beauty. Admireits gardens, lively main square andwinding streets. Independent Exploration: Enjoytime at leisure in Sorrento.Excursion: The Isle of Capri. Boarda hydrofoil for Capri, the EnchantedIsle of Dreams. Enjoy time at leisure. DAY 9 ~ POMPEII/NAPLESExcursion: Pompeii. Visit Pompeii,which was buried in ash when MountVesuvius erupted in A.D. 79. The excavated site provides insight to whatlife was like on that fateful day. Local Flavor: Lunch is served at alocal restaurant.CASS Excursion or IndependentExploration: Enjoy a CASS excursionor spend the afternoon at leisure.Tonight, attend a Farewell Reception,Graduation Ceremony and FarewellDinnerDAY 10 ~ IN TRANSITTransfer to the airport for the returnflight to your gateway city.A
NOTE: The information presented is prelimi-nary. Itineraries, included features and sched-ules are subject to change. Many excursions inthis program involve an element of walking.
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY ACCOMMODATIONS
HOTEL COVO DEI SARACENIPolignano a Mare
With breathtaking views of Polignano aMare’s Cala Porto cove, this four-starhotel sits in one of the world’s mostenchanting locations. Traditional wood,wrought iron and ceramic tile touchedwith modern elegance and airiness arehallmarks of this hotel. The restaurantoffers terrace seating and serves localseafood and regional cuisine. Spaciousrooms are appointed with air condition-ing, minibar, safe, satellite TV, hair dryerand Internet connection capability.
HOTEL RAITOVietri sul Mare
Located above the peaceful village ofVietri sul Mare, the luxurious Hotel Raitooverlooks the dazzling Amalfi Coast andis surrounded by verdant gardens. Inaddition to a private beach, the hotel hasindoor and outdoor pools, and a spa witha full range of treatments. Its restaurantis one of the most famous along thecoast and offers a selection of fine localspecialties. Each guest room features aplasma TV, minibar, hair dryer andInternet access.
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