15 Day Alpine Wonders (2012)
Most folks know Perillo Tours as the Italy experts and during our 67 years of showing the best of Italy to millions of satisfied customers, many have stated "Mr. Perillo, I've been on five of your Italy tours, please put a different trip together."
Coincidentally, in 2010 while checking on our hotels in Italy, I ran into an old acquaintance named Piero Padoan. Piero, an Italian to his core, has lived in Germany for many years as a successful hotelier and as a tour escort whenever he has a chance. His true passion in life is sharing his enthusiasm and love of ... Europe.
So the Alpine Wonders Tour was created. Just imagine... Munich, Salzburg, Vienna, Camogli, Portofino, Cinque Terre, Monte Carlo, Lake Maggiore and on and on. Including great hotels, daily breakfasts, most dinners, a beautiful Mozart concert and so much more.
This tour, in its second season, has become a runaway success! You'll see the comments of some of our first year's guests in the pages of this brochure.
It's been a labor-of-love for Piero and me to put this elaborate and wonderful vacation together.
And, amazingly, Piero himself is guiding each departure! (It's only fair to say that Piero "plans" to lead each tour. He may occasionaly have an equally expert replacement.)
I thank you for considering being our guest on this true trip of a lifetime!
Great Hotels. Centrally-located, First-Class and Deluxe hotels, exclusively.
Smaller Groups. 20 to 40 guests per tour.
More Legroom. Deluxe, state-of-the-art motorcoaches with EXTRA legroom.
Airport Transfers. Arrival and departure transfers in Europe.
Buffet Breakfast Daily. A very hearty start to each day!
Food & Wine Tastings in 4 Great Locations:
6 Dinners. Including 3 courses with a choice of entree, mineral water, wine, coffee and dessert.
4 Theme Dinners:
Entrance Fees For:
1 Tote Bag Per Person, baggage tags and travel documents included.
Baggage Handling. Never touch your bag! (except at airports)
Hotel Taxes and Hotel Service Charges.
All Tips for hotel and restaurant personnel.
Professional Tour Directors and licensed local guides.
Call (800) 961-3660 for more information or to book today! Mention code 10546191
- Tour Operator
- Perillo Tours
- Offer
- Offer valid through 10/1/2012
- Duration
- 15 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | USA, Munich | Today we begin our adventure with our overnight flight to Munich. |
| Day 2 | Munich | Arrival at Munich airport and transfer to the hotel. Time to relax. In the evening, transfer to the Hofbraeuhaus, the world's most famous beer hall, built in 1607 by the Bavarian Duke Maximilian 1st. Most Bavarians" favorite room is called the "Schwemme" and is housed on the ground floor of the Hofbraeuhaus. This is the only room not destroyed by the bombing during World War II and where Adolf Hitler held the first of several propaganda events starting on February 24, 1920. Welcome dinner with typical and delicious specialties, Bavarian music and folklore. B, D |
| Day 3 | Munich | After breakfast, a guided city tour by coach and by foot of the Bavarian Capital, one of the main German cultural centers. Afternoon at leisure and dinner on your own. B |
| Day 4 | Salzburg | Departure for Hohenschwangau to visit the fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle, featured in several Walt Disney's films such as "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang." Continue on to the lovely baroque town of Salzburg, Mozart's birthplace. Dinner at our hotel. B, D |
| Day 5 | Salzburg | We enjoy a walking guided tour of Salzburg: the Residence Palace, former Prince Archbishop's residence; Mirabell Palace, the Salzburg Cathedral and Mozart's house (both inside visits). Afternoon at leisure and then transfer to the very elegant, baroque hall of Saint Peter, where we'll enjoy a beautiful Mozart concert and historical candlelight dinner. B, D |
| Day 6 | Vienna | After breakfast we depart for imperial Vienna, gateway between the East and the West for over 2,000 years. After check-in, an afternoon guided city tour (by coach and by foot) featuring St. Stephan's Cathedral, the Hofburg and Belvedere. Buffet dinner at the hotel. B, D |
| Day 7 | Vienna | This morning visit the magnificent Schoenbrunn Palace. Afternoon at leisure. We suggest you visit the beautiful Hundertwasser collection by the Viennese artist whose painting and architecture became a worldwide symbol of his own philosophy. Or, let a Fiaker take you for a horse ride on his characteristic black coach downtown. In between, we enjoy a coffee break with a taste of Sacher torte. For over 175 years, this world-famous chocolate cake has been a specialty of the luxurious Sacher Hotel. Tonight, a typical dinner with wine and music at one of the famous "Heuriger" in Grinzing, on Vienna's outskirts, which was famous for its viticulture. B, D |
| Day 8 | Verona | After breakfast, departure for beautiful Verona, the Shakespeare town of Romeo and Juliet on the banks of the Adige River. Stop over in San Daniele del Friuli for a nice included lunch with wine and tasting of San Daniele ham, probably the world's most famous raw ham. Continue on to Verona, dinner at your hotel. B, L, D |
| Day 9 | Verona | After breakfast, a guided walking tour of Verona, which is the finest art center in Veneto after Venice and offers beautiful sights like Piazza delle Erbe, Piazza dei Signori, Roman Arena, Old Castle, Bridge of the Scaliger and the Church of St. Zeno Major. Your afternoon is at leisure followed by dinner on your own. B (Optional activity) A Night at the Opera in Verona! June 22 to September 2 is Opera Season in the open-air Roman Arena in the heart of Verona. Ask about purchasing tickets at time of booking. AIDA by Giuseppe Verdi July 8, 15, 22 at 9:15 pm August 5, 12, 19, 26 at 9:00 pm September 2 at 9:00 pm Low-price seats from £30. |
| Day 10 | Camogli/Portofino | After breakfast we are off to the Tigullio Gulf with its gems - Portofino and Rapallo. We'll stop in Salsomaggiore Terme, in the Parma area for lunch, including tasting of two of the world's most famous gastronomic products: Parma ham and Parmesan cheese. Then, we continue on to the Tigullio Gulf for dinner! B, L, D |
| Day 11 | Camogli/Portofino | Full day guided tour to the charming Cinque Terre (5 lands). We'll travel by train from Levanto to Riomaggiore, from where we walk along the famous Via dell'Amore all the way up to Manarola with a great view over the bay. From here we reach Monterosso by boat (sea conditions permitting) and then go back to Levanto by train. Tonight, dinner on your own. B |
| Day 12 | Camogli/Portofino | Full day excursion to Monte Carlo, the world famous quarter of the Principality of Monaco on the Cote d'Azur, just a few miles from the Italian border. This tiny State with its fabulous gardens and parks, sumptuous boutiques, luxury hotels and restaurants, is a little paradise for the international jet set society. Next, a glass of champagne and a club sandwich at the magnificent Cafe de Paris and later on, entry to the world-famous Monaco Casino! Look out for James Bond! Return to hotel for dinner. B, D |
| Day 13 | Lake Maggiore | After breakfast we depart for Lake Maggiore and hotel check-in. We'll enjoy an excursion by boat to the manicured Borromean Islands: Isola Bella and Isola dei Pescatori, a former fisher's village, which had a population of 240 only 40 years ago and now counts only 34 residents. Their name comes from the Borromeo family, which bought them in the early 16th century. Return to our hotel for dinner. B, D |
| Day 14 | Lake Maggiore | Day at leisure! You can just relax around the beautiful lake or book one of these two optional excursions: Full day excursion by bus to Milan and guided tour of Italy's most important city for industry, business and banking. The Duomo, the beautiful cathedral, La Scala - one of the world's most famous opera houses, the "Last Supper" of Leonardo da Vinci and the fantastic shopping area will reveal a much more pleasant and totally unexpected side of this very lively city. Balance of day at leisure. Package price: £60 per person for a minimum of 20 paying persons Full day excursion by bus to Lake Lugano and Lake Como, including a boat cruise on Lake Como. You'll get to know charming little towns like Menaggio and Bellagio, and one of the most beautiful towns in Europe - Cernobbio, where George Clooney recently bought a villa. We'll also drop in on Como, with its rich Roman and medieval history. Package price: £75 per person for a minimum of 20 paying persons FOR ALL GUESTS: This evening we transfer to the beautiful Hotel Villa Crespi at Lake Orta. The hotel restaurant is one of the best in Italy and has been awarded 2 Michelin Stars. We are sure you'll agree after enjoying a great farewell dinner.B, D |
| Day 15 | Lake Maggiore, Milan, USA | Individual transfers to the airport for your flight home, returning to the States on the same day. A warm "grazie" for traveling with the Perillo family. B |
- Dates/Pricing
- Disclaimer
Prices are land-only and do not include airfare.
For more information on airfares check out the "Air Information" section of this page.To Munich, Return from Milan
Depart USA Saturday - Return Saturday
NOTE: Rates are per person and include roundtrip airport transfers in Munich and Milan at scheduled times. Triple room rates are same as double room per person rate. Airfare available from your hometown.
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15 Day Alpine Wonders (2012)
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Most folks know Perillo Tours as the Italy experts and during our 67 years of showing the best of Italy to millions of satisfied customers, many have stated "Mr.
