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MAGNIFICeNTLY SCeNIC NOrTHerN ITALY
It doesn’t take long to fall in love with northern Italy’s enchanting Lake District – an inspiration for poets, writers and artists since the days of the Roman Empire. The lakes of this region – Como, Maggiore, Garda and Orta – are stunningly picturesque. Along their shores sprawl 18th- and 19th-century villas and gardens, villages and resorts. Lake Maggiore, situated on the southern side of the majestic Italian and Swiss Alps, is a particularly popular playground for Italians as well as foreign travelers.
The region of Lombardy, or Lombardia in Italian, is also home to the beautiful Renaissance cities of Pavia and Mantua, as well as Milan. As the second most populous city in the country, cosmopolitan Milan
is a thriving business center, especially notable for being the marketplace for Italian fashion. The city
is home to several global fashion giants, such as Armani, Prada and Versace.
Not surprisingly, the city
is a shopping mecca; the
expansive Corso Buenos
Aires boulevard features
the highest concentration
of clothing stores in Europe,
with over 350 shops and
outlets.
Yet despite
Milan’s modern
atmosphere, it is
one of the most
ancient cities in
Europe, with a
history dating
back nearly three
millennia. The city
is famous for its
wealth of historical
sights, including
the Duomo, one
of the biggest and
grandest Gothic
cathedrals in the
world, and La
Scala, one of the best-established opera houses in the
world. Milan’s historic buildings and art collections can rightfully be compared to those of Rome and Florence.
In the nearby Liguria region of northwest Italy lies Cinque Terre, a rugged portion of the coast on the Italian Riviera. This lovely region
comprises five villages, clinging to the coastline’s steep and rocky cliffs as they have for more than
a century. Though Liguria is a popular tourist
area, notable for its seaside beauty, few roads are accessible by car; boats and trains connect the five distinct towns. Walking paths provide unparalleled views of the rocky coastline as well as access to secluded beaches and grottoes. Wine grapes are grown on the almost-vertical slopes of the region, making it all the more charming.
AAA Members receive up to a
$200
ROME, ITALY
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BEST OF ITALY | 12 DAY JOURNEY
SAVE 10% WITH OUR EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT*
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES . STAY IN STYLE . AUTHENTIC DINING . SMALLER GROUPS
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AAA TRAVEL AGENT AT 877.222.8283 OR AAA.COM
TERMS: New bookings only. Prices are per person, land-only, and based on double occupancy (single supplements apply). *10% EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT (EPD): Applies only to tours featuring the EPD in the price panel – see 2018 Europe brochure for details; itinerary details, departure dates and pricing are subject to change and will be final in Oct 2018 when the new 2018 Europe brochure is available. ALL OFFERS: based on availability, do not apply to all tours/departures, and may be withdrawn at any time and without notice. PAYMENT: A deposit of up to $550 per person is due within 7 days of booking with full payment by 11 Jan 2018 or 45 days before departure, whichever is sooner. Further restrictions apply. Contact your Travel Agent for details. CST No. 20687545-20.
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*Note: 2-for-1 cruise and international air discounts are considered a single offer. International air does not have to be purchased to get cruise offer. Must request Early Booking Discount at time of booking and pay in full by current expiration date; call for details. Valid on new bookings only as of 11/1/17, subject to availability and may not be combinable with any other offers except Past Guest Travel Credit and Referral Rewards Credit. Viking reserves the right to correct errors and to change any and all fares, fees and surcharges at any time. Additional terms and conditions apply; see Passenger Ticket Contract at vikingrivercruises.com. **AAA Member Benefit: $200 per person AAA Member Benefit shipboard credit offer is available to AAA members on Viking River Cruises itineraries ranging 14 days or more. $125 per person shipboard credit is available for river cruise itineraries of 8-13 days. Shipboard credits can only be applied when booked directly by AAA travel agent. This offer is only valid on 2018 river cruise itineraries and combinable with group rates, early booking discounts, past passenger discounts, refer a friend credits and future cruise vouchers. Offer is not combinable with interline and wholesale bookings and is not applicable to Egypt or Southeast Asia itineraries. Shipboard credit has no cash value. Valid only for Viking River Cruises sailings. CST: #2052644-40
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