Mill Creek Family YMCA presents… Tus uscan cany & t y & the Ita he Itali lian an Ri Riviera viera Septemb eptember er 2 25 5 – Oc Octobe tober r 2, 20 2, 2020 20 This trip is open to the community. YMCA Membership is not required Book Now & Save $ 100 Per Person SPECIAL TRAVEL PRESENTATION Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2019 Time: 3:30 PM Mill Creek Family YMCA, 13723 Puget Park Dr, EVERETT, Washington, 98208 For more information contact Terry Huffer, Mill Creek Family YMCA (425) 357-3023 (425) 3 rg thuffer@ym th er@ymca ca-sn snoco co.org
Day 1: 1: F Frida iday, S Septembe mber 25 25, 20 2020 20 O Overni nigh ght Fl Flig ight Experience the romance of travel among the rolling hills of Tuscany and along the colorful coast of the Italian Riviera. Day 2: 2: Satu Saturda day, S Septembe mber 26 26, 20 2020 20 Tusc uscany, ny, It Italy ly - Tusc uscan E Estate - Tour ur Begins ins Welcome to Tuscany. Settle in for a relaxing 3-night stay at a traditional Tuscan estate.* Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a lively welcome dinner. (D) Day 3: 3: Su Sunda nday, Septem Septembe ber 27 27, 20 2020 20 T Tusc uscan n Estate - Fl Florence nce - Tusc uscan n Estate How will you experience the “Cradle of the Italian Renaissance?” It's your choice! Join a local Florentine guide to see the city’s iconic sites: view the remarkable Piazza del Duomo , the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the impressive gilded bronze doors of the Baptistery dedicated to St. John, the Piazza della Signoria and Piazza Santa Croce -OR- join your local guide and see Florence’s lesser -known treasures – the Piazza Santa Maria Novella, San Lorenzo Church; admire historic Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in Florence, and visit the Orsanmichele Church. Delight in leisure time to relax or discover this dynamic city on your own. (B) 8 8 Days Days ● 10 10 Mea Meals: 6 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners Day 4: 4: M Monda day, S Septe ptembe mber 28 28, 20 2020 20 Tusc uscan E Estate - Si Siena na - Tusc uscan Winery nery - Tusc uscan E Estate A scenic journey through Tuscany’s graceful HIGHLIGHTS… Tuscan Estate, Florence, Choice on low-lying hills brings you to the lovely medieval city of Siena. Tour, Siena, Tuscan Winery, Lucca, Italian Riviera, Delight in its narrow Gothic streets, magnificent palaces and historic Piazza del Campo. After a walking tour with a local expert, take some Cinque Terre, Portofino time to explore the medieval corners of Siena with its small specialty shops and outdoor cafés. Then it’s on to one of the oldest wine estates ITINERARY AT A GLANCE in the Siena region. Sit down with a family member to hear about Day 1 Overnight Flight their wine and taste their creations along with other local products. Days 2 – 4 Fattoria degli Usignoli , Florence Return to your countryside estate. Perhaps you’ll explore its Medici Days 5 – 7 Grande Albergo Sestri Levante, Italian Riviera villa. Tonight, enjoy an interactive pasta-making demonstration with On some dates alternate hotels may be used. the on-site chef. (B, D) Day 5: 5: Tues uesda day, S Septembe mber 29 29, 20 2020 20 Tusc uscan E Estate - Lucca ucca - Itali lian n Collette’s Flagship: Collette’s tours open the door to a world of amazing Rivie iviera As you head towards Italy’s picturesque Riviera, make a stop destinations. Marvel at must-see sights, sample regional cuisine, stay in centrally located hotels and connect with new and captivating cultures. These itineraries offer in the medieval city of Lucca, encircled by 16th-century Renaissance an inspiring and easy way to experience the world, where an expert guide takes care walls. Join a local guide for a tour showcasing the Cathedral of San of all the details. Martino and the Piazza Napoleone. Continue on to the spectacular Italian Riviera and check in for your 3-night stay. (B, D) Day 6: 6: W Wedne dnesda day, Septem Septembe ber 30 30, 20 2020 20 I Itali lian Ri n Riviera iera - Cinq inque ue Terre - Itali lian Ri Rivie iera Spend the day exploring the colorful cliff-side villages of the Cinque Terre** with a local guide. Take in the picturesque, rugged coastline dotted with terraced vineyards as you travel by rail. We make our way through this seemingly inaccessible string of fishing villages, nestled between the mountains and the Mediterranean Sea. (B) Day 7: 7: Thu hursda day, O Oct ctobe ber 1, 1, 20 2020 20 It Italia ian R n Rivie iviera-San Santa Ma Margher herit ita Lig igur ure-Portofin ino-It Italia ian R n Rivie iviera Travel to the seaside resort of Santa Margherita Ligure. Board a boat*** to glamorous Portofino. Soak in the view of the town’s colorfu l harbor, dotted by fishing boats and yachts, set against a backdrop of pastel-colored buildings. Return to Santa Margherita Ligure for free time to peruse its charming streets and boutiques. Tonight, cap off an unforgettable journey at a farewell dinner with your fellow travelers. (B, D) Day 8: 8: F Frida iday, O Oct ctobe ber 2, 2, 20 2020 20 It Italia ian R n Rivie iviera - Tour Ends nds Today your journey comes to a close. (B)
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