Perillo Tours Italy 2024

Rome Milan Venice Como Parma Bologna La Spezia Lugano Rapallo Portofino Vernazza Stresa DAY TRIP / VISIT OVERNIGHT STAY city of lasagna, tagliatelle, tortellini and Bolognese sauce. Good food must boost brainpower because Bologna is home to the oldest university in Europe! This afternoon is yours to enjoy on your own. Why not visit the market stalls selling beans, tomatoes, and cheeses. Have lunch at a trattoria serving fresh pasta with their signature ragu sauce. The city is a food lover’s paradise! Tonight, we enjoy a fabulous dinner out with typical local specialties in a local restaurant. DAY 5 • BOLOGNA » PARMA (LANGHIRANO) » LUNCH » BOLOGNA MONDAY: This morning, we travel to Parma, a city in the region of Emilia Romagna famous for its prosciutto, parmigiano cheese, architecture, and gorgeous countryside. On the way, we’ll stop to visit a cheese factory for a taste of genuine parmigiano cheese — our favorite! In Parma, we’ll enjoy a visit to a prosciutto (ham) factory followed by a light lunch. Tonight, enjoy dinner on your own. Be sure to try one of Bologna’s signature dishes: tortellini which take their shape from Venus’ navel! DAY 6 BOLOGNA » EXCURSION TO VENICE » SPECIAL VENETIAN LUNCH » BOLOGNA TUESDAY: The Grand Canal is just a short train ride away. You wouldn’t want to miss one of the most unique cities in the world… Andiamo a Venezia! In Venice, everything and everyone floats. One floats luxuriously with such a sense of freedom, never tormented by traffic or even the sounds of honking horns. Your guide will show you all the sights—St. Mark’s Square, the Basilica, and the Bridge of Sighs. Just around the corner from St. Mark’s Square, we’ll enjoy a special Venetian lunch in a city renowned for its seafood specialties. This evening we return to Bologna for dinner on our own. DAY 7 • BOLOGNA » BOAT TRIP TO PORTOFINO » CAMOGLI » RAPALLO » DINNER IN HOTEL WEDNESDAY: Today, we are whisked along the northern Italian countryside, arriving along the famous coast of Liguria. We will take a short boat ride to Portofino, a picturesque seaside village with brightly colored houses lining the shore. Portofino is also known as the resort of the rich and famous.a perfect place for our guests! Designer boutiques and dozens of cafés and restaurants line the main square, giving guests the chance to experience the real Italian “Dolce vita.” *Weather permitting You’ll have some free time to visit the main square, the church of San Giorgio, which is said to have relics of St. George. You can also visit the Brown Castle, built in the fifteenth-century, and used for harbor defense over the centuries. Next, we visit Camogli, another charming fishing village and resort. You’ll have free time to sightsee, have a gelato or just sit back and people watch. We continue on to Rapallo, a pretty seaside resort town on the Italian Riviera. After a short visit of the city center, we check into our beautiful hotel and enjoy dinner with fine local wines. DAY 8 RAPALLO » CINQUE TERRE » RAPALLO THURSDAY: Excitement awaits! Today we visit Cinque Terre, the ruggedly beautiful stretch of coastline inset with five tiny villages perched along the Italian Riviera. These 5 picturesque fishing villages are often the “top places to visit” for most travel magazines. First, we travel to Sestri Levante to board our train to tiny Vernazza, the jewel of the Cinque Terre. Here the way of life remains simple, unspoiled and without cars. Ah… Tranquility! Later today, we return to our hotel in Rapallo to enjoy the evening on our own. DAY 9 • RAPALLO » DAY AT LEISURE FRIDAY: Today is yours to enjoy as you please! Sightsee, shop, and have some gelato! Tonight, enjoy dinner on your own. Ask your tour leader for some suggestions – there are many choices in this beautiful town! DAY 10 RAPALLO » LUGANO, SWITZERLAND » BOAT RIDE ON LAKE COMO » STRESA SATURDAY: Today we drive to Stresa on beautiful Lake Maggiore. For centuries, Stresa has been a popular retreat for Europe’s aristocrats who have endowed the town with a number of beautiful villas. On the way to Stresa we’ll enjoy Lugano and and explore the Italian section of Switzerland. Its proximity to Italy makes the city a wonderful blend of Italian charm and Swiss sophistication. Stroll along the charming arcades, admire breathtaking lake views and, most importantly, shop for Swiss chocolate! Next, we enjoy a boat ride around Lake Como, widely regarded as one of the most beautiful lakes in Italy. Many celebrities have homes on the shores of Lake Como—George Clooney, Gianni Versace, Sylvester Stallone and Madonna. Real estate offices will be open for your convenience! After we’ll proceed to Stresa and checking into our beautiful hotel, enjoy one of your last dinners in Italy on your own. Time to really indulge! DAY 11 STRESA » LAKE MAGGIORE » ISOLA BELLA » STRESA » DINNER IN HOTEL SUNDAY: Today we visit Isola Bella, “beautiful island,” one of the Borromean islands of Lake Maggiore. With its wonderful gardens and impressive palace, this lovely island will remain in your memory forever. Tonight, we have a final dinner in the hotel with our new travel friends. Don’t forget to exchange email addresses and make plans for the future. How about you all meet again on another Perillo Tour—to Hawaii or Greece! DAY 12 • FLIGHT HOME » MILAN » USA MONDAY: This morning you board y our flight home, arriving in the USA the same day. Unless of course, you have decided to extend your stay and let this unforgettable journey continue a little longer! While we say arrivederci to Italy, we realize we’re taking a little piece of it back home with us. Thanks for traveling with Perillo Tours. • Triple Room deduct $300 pp from the Double Rate. • Kids under 12 sharing with 2 adults deduct $1000 from the Double Rate. 2024 DATES & LAND -ONLY RATES Save $100 per person if ALL payments are made by check or our new easy online ACH payment. Kids rate does not qualify. See page 33 about our low airfares DEPART–RETURN (Thu-Mon) PER PERSON IN A DOUBLE SOLO TRAVELER Apr 4-Apr 15 3995 5395 Apr 18-Apr 29 4125 5525 Apr 25-May 6 4250 5650 May 2-May 13 4325 5725 May 9-May 20 4350 5750 May 16-May 27 4350 5750 May 23-Jun 3 4350 5750 Jun 6-Jun 17 4595 5995 Jun 20-Jul 1 4595 5995 Aug 15-Aug 26 4450 5850 Sep 5-Sep 16 4695 6095 Sep 12-Sep 23 4695 6095 Sep 19-Sep 30 4695 6095 Sep 26-Oct 7 4450 5850 Oct 3-Oct 14 4450 5850 Oct 10-Oct 21 4325 5725 Oct 17-Oct 28 4250 5650 Oct 24-Nov 4 4125 5525 Oct 31-Nov 11 3995 5395 3 1