Featuring two new trips including a new Hidden Journey style and 20 unique itineraries
TORONTO, Nov. 26, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- See it all and much more with Trafalgar (www.trafalgar.com), the Insider of guided vacations, new 2015 Italy brochure. With 20 unique itineraries and six different trip styles, guests will experience the culture of this popular destination from exploring Pompeii with an expert historian to dining with the Callistri family in their lemon grove in Tuscany. Often nicknamed Bel Paese (the beautiful country), Italy is one those magical places where the delicious food, magnificent architecture and rich history are second to none.
"Italy is our number one European destination and Trafalgar offers the most comprehensive and authentic Italian experiences which showcase our exclusive Insider experiences," says Doug Patterson, president of Trafalgar Canada. "With our in-depth local knowledge, we make sure that our guests discover the local culture, places and people they might not find on their own."
To celebrate the launch of the new brochure and to give travellers more value for their money, Trafalgar is offering an Early Payment Discount with savings of up to $930 per couple on 2015 Italy guided vacations when booked and paid by January 15th, 2015!*
Secrets of Italy
This NEW 7-day Hidden Journey takes guests deep into the scenery and gastronomy of Italy's Piedmont region famous for its antipasti, amoretti and wines. This new trip style for Trafalgar takes intimate groups of up to 26 to less visited destinations. Beginning in Milan, guests will enjoy a city tour with a Local Specialist and see the Gothic Duomo and La Galleria before travelling to Aosta Valley, a dramatic mountainous region that borders France and Switzerland. Here, guests will explore the food markets of Aosta and sample cheeses, biscotti and 'bicerin' hot chocolate. Spending four nights in Pollenzo, clients will visit neighbouring cities of Cherasco, Astim La Morra and Turin to explore food markets, indulge in wine tasting with an insight into the wine-making process and enjoy a Be My Guest lunch on a local family's wine estate. Travelling back north, guests will stop at the picturesque Lake Orta before spending their last night in Baveno on scenic Lake Maggiore.
Classical Italy & Greece with 4 Day Greek Cruise Option
Visit two of Europe's most classical countries on the NEW 11 -day Classical Italy & Greece with 4 Day Greek Cruise Option trip. Begin the journey in Rome with a sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist and experience the Unique Insight in the Vatican of the Bramante double-helix spiral staircase, where guests will follow in the footsteps of Michelangelo and da Vinci in an area not open to the public. Travellers will also see Michelangelo's stunning frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel and the famous Pieta at St. Peter's Basilica. Continuing north through the picturesque Renaissance city of Florence, guests will learn about the city's rich cultural heritage during a walking tour with a Local Specialist. In the evening, guests will enjoy a Be My Guest dining experience in the Chianti countryside. Spending two nights in magical Venice, guests will visit the timeless St. Mark's Basilica and witness the Cultural Insight during a traditional glassblowing workshop before departing by ferry to Greece. Travellers will love exploring breathtaking monasteries in Meteora, Delphi's oracle and classical Athens and have the option to extend their trip with a 4 Day Aegean Cruise.
For more information on Trafalgar, please contact your local travel agent or visit www.trafalgar.com and follow us on Twitter at @TrafalgarCanada and Facebook.
Terms and Conditions: *Save 10% when you book your Trafalgar 2015 Italy guided vacations and pay in full by January 15, 2015. Discount applies to the land portion of the tour price only. Valid on new bookings only, made between September 25, 2014 to January 15, 2015. Early Payment Discount is not valid on all vacations and/ or departure dates (blackout dates apply) and savings amount will vary by itinerary and seasonality. Discount can be combined with other brochure discounts where applicable and only applies to vacations featuring the 'Early Payment Discount' in the price panel. Discount is not combinable with other time-limited land offers. Subject to availability and offer may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Other conditions may apply. Savings of $930 per couple is based on the Grand Italian Experience, departing May 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2015.
About Trafalgar:
Trafalgar is the world's leading guided vacation company offering exceptional quality and value itineraries to a range of exciting destinations. With some 68 years of experience and unrivalled local expertise, Trafalgar provides an authentic insider's view to create truly unique travel experiences in Europe, Britain and Eastern Mediterranean, South Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, China, Mexico, Central and South America, USA and Canada. www.trafalgar.com
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