Perillo Tours Italy 2025

Rome Milan Venice Como Parma Bologna La Spezia Lugano Rapallo Portofino Vernazza Stresa DAY TRIP / VISIT OVERNIGHT STAY After, you will travel to Bologna, the gastronomic capital of Italy. To Italians, Bologna is known as the city of “Two Towers”; worldwide it’s known as the city of lasagna, tagliatelle, tortellini and Bolognese sauce. Bologna is also home to the oldest university in Europe! The afternoon is yours to enjoy on your own. Why not visit the market stalls selling beans, tomatoes, and cheese. The city is a food lover’s paradise! In the evening, you'll enjoy a fabulous dinner out with typical local specialties in a local restaurant. DAY 5 • BOLOGNA » PARMA (LANGHIRANO) » LUNCH » BOLOGNA MONDAY: In the morning, you will travel to Parma, a city in the region of Emilia Romagna famous for its prosciutto, parmigiano cheese, architecture, and gorgeous countryside. On the way, you’ll stop to visit a cheese factory for a taste of genuine parmigiano cheese — our favorite! In Parma, you will enjoy a visit to a prosciutto (ham) factory followed by a light lunch. In the evening, 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: Andiamo a Venezia! You are off to one of the most unique cities in the world, Venice! In Venice, everything and everyone “floats.” You're 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, you will enjoy a special Venetian lunch in a city renowned for its seafood delicacies. In the evening, you will return to Bologna for dinner on our own. DAY 7 • BOLOGNA » BOAT TRIP TO PORTOFINO » CAMOGLI » RAPALLO » DINNER IN HOTEL WEDNESDAY: Today, you will discover Emilia Romagna, one of the most fertile and productive regions of Italy. You will be 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 “Bella 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, you will 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. You will continue to Rapallo, a beautiful seaside resort town on the Italian Riviera. After a short visit to the city center, you will check into your beautiful hotel and enjoy dinner with fine local wines. DAY 8 • RAPALLO » CINQUE TERRE » RAPALLO » DINNER ON YOUR OWN THURSDAY: Excitement awaits! Today you 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” according to most travel magazines. First, you travel to Sestri Levante to board a train to tiny Vernazza, the jewel of the Cinque Terre. Here the way of life remains simple, unspoiled and without cars. Later today, you will return to your hotel in Rapallo to enjoy the evening on your own. DAY 9 • RAPALLO » DAY AT LEISURE FRIDAY: Today is yours to enjoy as you please! Sightsee, shop, and have some gelato! In the evening, enjoy dinner on your own. Ask your tour director for some suggestions — there are many choices in this beautiful town! DAY 10 STRESA » LUGANO, SWITZERLAND » BOAT RIDE ON LAKE COMO » STRESA SATURDAY: In the morning, you will enjoy an excursion to Lugano to 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, you will 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 curiosity! After checking into your beautiful hotel in Stresa, enjoy one of your last dinners in Italy on your own. Time to really indulge! DAY 11 RAPALLO » LAKE MAGGIORE » ISOLA BELLA » STRESA » DINNER IN HOTEL SUNDAY: Today you will travel to Stresa on beautiful Lake Maggiore. For centuries, Stresa has been a popular retreat for Europe’s aristocrats who have endowed the town with many villas. Next, you will 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, you will have a final dinner in the hotel with your new travel friends. Don’t forget to exchange email addresses and make plans for future Perillo tours! DAY 12 • FLIGHT HOME » MILAN » USA MONDAY: Transfer to Milan Airport in time for your return flight to the USA 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. 2025 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 ai ares DEPART–RETURN (Thu-Mon) PER PERSON IN A DOUBLE SOLO TRAVELER Apr 3 - 14 4495 5695 Apr 10 - 21 4695 5895 Apr 24 - May 5 4695 5895 May 1 - May 12 4795 5995 May 8 - 19 4795 5995 May 15 - 26 4795 5995 May 22 - Jun 2 4795 5995 Jun 5 - 16 5150 6350 Jun 12 - 23 5150 6350 Jun 19 - 30 5150 6350 Jul 10 - 21 4895 6095 Jul 17 - 28 4895 6095 Aug 14 - 25 4895 6095 Sep 4 - 15 5295 6495 Sep 11 - 22 5295 6495 Sep 18 - 29 4995 6195 Sep 25 - Oct 6 4995 6195 Oct 2 - 13 4795 5995 Oct 9 - 20 4795 5995 Oct 16 - 27 4650 5850 Oct 23 - Nov 3 4450 5650 Oct 30 - Nov 10 4450 5650 3 1

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