Scheduled Tours 2010:

Siena and the Tuscan Hilltowns

An unforgettable exploration of the cultural treasures, landscapes, and cuisine of Siena and its province. Excursions to cathedrals, museums, trattorias, fortresses, wineries, and medieval hilltop villages!

This tour will be offered four times in 2010 (dates immediately below). Tour cost includes all museum admissions, escorted visits, ground transportation, most meals, wine tastings, 6 nights lodging in beautifully restored, historic properties: 2 nights in a Siena hotel, 2 nights in a Cortona hotel, and 2 nights at a villa in the Chianti region. All rooms have private baths.

Cost of $2730, per person, is based on double occupancy. Cash discount cost, for payment by check or wire transfer, is $2650.

Wed, Apr 7 to Tue, Apr 13, 2010	View Description	Request Itinerary	Sold Out!
Wed, May 5 to Tue, May 11, 2010	View Description	Request Itinerary	Sold Out!
Sun, Sep 12 to Sat, Sep 18, 2010	View Description	Request Itinerary	Register!
Sun, Oct 10 to Sat, Oct 16, 2010	View Description	Request Itinerary	Register!

April in Paris

What better way to celebrate springtime than a visit to Paris? Come experience the joys of Paris from cruising the Seine, to dining atop the Eiffel Tower, to frolicking at the Moulin Rouge—and much, much more.

This tour will be offered only once in 2010 (dates immediately below). Tour cost includes all museum admissions, escorted visits, most meals, wine tastings, and 5 nights lodging in a beautifully restored, centrally-located, historic hotel. All rooms have private baths.

Cost of 1905 Euro, per person, is based on double occupancy. Cash discount cost, for payment by check or wire transfer, is 1850 Euro.

Note: This tour is priced in Euro, but final payment will be made in U.S. dollars. The tour cost in US dollars will be calculated on January 16, 2010*. At that time full tour payment - U.S. dollar amount minus the $350 deposit - will be due.

Fri, Apr 16 to Wed, Apr 21, 2010	View Description	Sold Out!

Istanbul!

Instanbul stands at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. Come see the great treasures of both Christian Byzantine and Turkish Islamic culture. And, at the same time, let yourself experience a lively, modern city that you will fall in love with at first sight!

This tour will be offered only once in 2010 (dates immediately below). Tour cost includes all museum admissions, escorted visits, most meals, wine and food tastings, and 4 nights lodging in a lovely historic hotel in the European sector of Istanbul. All rooms have private baths.

Cost of 1699 Euro, per person, is based on double occupancy. Cash discount cost, for payment by check or wire transfer, is 1650 Euro.

Note: This tour is priced in Euro, but final payment will be made in U.S. dollars. The tour cost in US dollars will be calculated on January 16, 2010*. At that time full tour payment - U.S. dollar amount minus the $350 deposit - will be due.

Wed, Apr 21 to Wed, Apr 21, 2010	View Description	Sold Out!

The Best of Tuscany

Go wine tasting in Chianti, visit castles and medieval monasteries, see art treasures of the Renaissance in Florence, explore Tuscany's picturesque towns and villages, and enjoy exquisite local cuisine. Have a taste of the many pleasures that Tuscany has to offer!

This tour will be offered four times in 2010 (dates immediately below). Tour cost includes all museum admissions, escorted visits, ground transportation, most meals, wine tastings, 8 nights lodging in beautifully restored, historic properties: 3 nights in a Florence hotel, 2 nights in a hotel in Siena, and 3 nights at a villa in the Chianti region. All rooms have private baths.

Cost of $3390, per person, is based on double occupancy. Cash discount cost, for payment by check or wire transfer, is $3300. The cost for the Palio Time session beginning on June 28th is slightly higher: $3490 per person. Cash discount cost, for payment by check or wire transfer, is $3400.

Tue, May 18 to Wed, May 26, 2010	View Description	Request Itinerary	Sold Out!
Mon, Jun 28 to Tue, Jul 6, 2010	View Description	Request Itinerary	Register!
Tue, Aug 31 to Wed, Sep 8, 2010	View Description	Request Itinerary	Sold Out!
Thu, Sep 23 to Fri, Oct 1, 2010	View Description	Request Itinerary	Register!

The Best of the Amalfi Coast

Come join us on an eight-day Amalfi Coast adventure! Visit spectacular gardens overlooking the ocean, see the ruins of Pompei, circumnavigate the Isle of Capri, and sip lemoncello in a lush lemon grove. Enjoy the matchless beauty of Italy's most famous coastline!

This tour will be offered only once in 2010 (dates immediately below). Tour cost includes all museum admissions, escorted visits, ground and sea transportation, most meals, wine tastings, and 7 nights lodging in beautifully restored, historic properties: (1 night in Rome, 2 nights in Ravello, 2 nights in Positano, and 2 nights in Capri). All rooms have private baths.

Cost of $4512, per person, is based on double occupancy. Cash discount cost, for payment by check or wire transfer, is $4379.

Thu, Jun 17 to Thu, Jun 24, 2010	View Description	Request Itinerary	Register!

From Rome to the Renaissance

Experience the excitement of traveling in time and place from the Coliseum to the Uffizi on a ten-day Italy extravaganza that includes Rome, Cortona, Siena, Florence and the Tuscan countryside!

This tour will be offered once in 2010 (dates immediately below). Tour cost includes all museum admissions, escorted visits, ground transportation, most meals, wine tastings, 9 nights lodging in beatifully restored, historic properties in Rome, Cortona, Chianti, and Florence. All rooms have private baths.

Cost of $3850, per person, is based on double occupancy. Cash discount cost, for payment by check or wire transfer, is $3750.

Wed, Oct 20 to Fri, Oct 29, 2010	View Description	Request Itinerary	Register!