WFS Tours presents…

Italy's Treasures June 1 – 12, 2021

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For more information contact John Wilson WFS Tours 248-982-1654

john@wfstours.com

Small Group Travel rewards travelers with new perspectives. With just 12-24 passengers, these are the personal adventures that today's cultural explorers dream of.

12 Days ● 18 Meals: 10 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 6 Dinners

Per Person Rates*:

Double $5,799

Single $6,299; Triple $5,749 Included in Price: Round Trip Air from Detroit Metro Airport, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers Not included in price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $329 per person

* All Rates are Per Person and are subject to change and based on a minimum of 19 passengers

traveling in your group

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Additional rate of: Business Class $3790 † Refer to the reservation form to choose your upgrade option

IMPORTANT CONDITIONS: Your price is subject to increase prior to the time you make full payment. Your price is not subject to increase after you make full payment, except for charges resulting from increases in government-imposed taxes or fees. Once deposited, you have 7 days to send us written consumer consent or withdraw consent and receive a full refund. (See registration form for consent.)

Explorations: These small group tours give travelers access to the world in a truly authentic way. On these active, immersive journeys, travelers connect with the cultures of the world on a deeper, more meaningful level in ways that are hard to replicate. The group size is kept small, allowing these journeys to be the most active, engaging, and rewarding experience possible.

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Immerse Yourself

Discover colorful Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Spend 4 nights in a beautiful Tuscan estate.

Embark on a boat trip to Murano Island for a glass-blowing demonstration.

Culinary Inclusions

Learn the art behind Tuscan cuisine during a cooking lesson with an expert chef.

Must-See Inclusions

Spend 2 nights in romantic Venice.

Immerse yourself in Florence’s countless treasures on a guided tour of the city.

Uncover the prismatic landscape of the Tuscan countryside.

Highlights: Italian Riviera, Cinque Terre, Santa Margherita Ligure, Portofino, Lucca, Choice on Tour, Siena, Florence, Tuscan Countryside, Wine Tasting, Italian Cooking Class, Bologna, Venice

Day 1: Tuesday, June 1, 2021 Overnight Flight Travel along

breathtaking landscapes and venture

into metropolitan meccas ripe with

culture and history. Discover Italy on

an unforgettable journey that delves

into its most cherished treasures.

Day 2: Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Milan, Italy - Italian Riviera - Tour Begins Today you travel to Italy’s

spectacular Riviera. Experience the

romance of travel along the colorful

coast of the Italian Riviera and check

in for your 4-night stay. Tonight, join

your fellow travelers at a local

restaurant for dinner. (D)

Day 3: Thursday, June 3, 2021 Italian Riviera - Cinque Terre - Italian Riviera 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 4: Friday, June 4, 2021 Italian Riviera - Cinque Terre - Italian Riviera Spend another glorious day exploring

the unique Cinque Terre* at your

leisure. You will discover a

magical land nestled between the

mountains and the Mediterranean that

is nearly inaccessible. This is the

perfect way to spend your day –

feeling like you have stepped into a

postcard. (B)

Day 5: Saturday, June 5, 2021 Italian Riviera-Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino-Italian Riviera Travel to the

seaside resort of Santa Margherita

Ligure. Board a boat** to glamorous

Portofino. Soak in the view of the

town’s colorful 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. (B, D)

Day 6: Sunday, June 6, 2021 Italian Riviera - Lucca - Tuscany Encircled

by 16th-century Renaissance walls,

Lucca exudes an old-world ambience.

Old storefronts and busy piazzas offer

a glimpse into the city’s medieval

past, which have served as local

gathering spots for more than 2,000

years. This afternoon, it’s your

choice! Discover Lucca on foot -OR-

pedal the city via bicycle. Whatever

you choose, you’ll see historic

marvels including the Cathedral of

San Martino and the Piazza

dell’Anfiteatro. After you’ve worked

up an appetite, tour Lucca’s specialty

food shops and sample the region’s

seasonal delicacies. Stop at a family-

owned leather shop and learn the

traditional Italian techniques of leather

making. End the day in a historic

Tuscan villa for a rejuvenating 4-night

stay.*** (B, D)

Day 7: Monday, June 7, 2021 Tuscany - Siena - Tuscany Travel south to

Siena, where Romanesque and Gothic

architecture surround you within this

UNESCO World Heritage site. Walk

the narrow medieval streets on a

guided tour. Visit the Gothic

cathedral, an architectural marvel

featuring frescoes by Pinturicchio and

masterpieces by Pisano, Donatello,

and Michelangelo. Retreat to your

Tuscan villa for a relaxing afternoon.

(B, D)

Day 8: Tuesday, June 8, 2021 Tuscany - Florence - Tuscany Welcome to

Florence – the birthplace of the

Renaissance and the beloved home of

the Medici family, Galileo, Botticelli

and da Vinci. Set out on a walking

tour and see medieval Florence’s

treasures and monuments, including

the Piazza del Duomo – the center of

religious life in medieval Florence –

and the Piazza della Signoria. Visit the

world-famous Academy Gallery to see

Michelangelo’s unparalleled statue of

David. Enjoy time to explore Florence

independently before returning to your

villa. (B, L)

Day 9: Wednesday, June 9, 2021 Tuscan Countryside Take in

Tuscany’s landscape, a spectrum of

verdant vineyards and endless groves.

In the heart of the countryside, a

family-owned wine estate welcomes

you. After a tour of the wine cellar,

the estate, the vineyards and the olive

groves, engage in a lunchtime cooking

lesson with the estate’s own chef.

Break bread during an authentic

Tuscan lunch and toast with wines

produced on-site. Return to your villa

for some leisure time in the afternoon.

Continue your culinary journey

tonight at a traditional Tuscan

restaurant. (B, L, D)

Day 10: Thursday, June 10, 2021 Tuscany - Bologna - Venice On a

walking tour, discover the culture of

Bologna, a city barely changed since

the time of the Renaissance. Browse

the city’s specialty food shops and

sample local delicacies along the way.

Arrive later in Venice, the “Queen of

the Adriatic,” and settle in for a 2-

night stay in one of the most romantic

cities in the world. (B)

Day 11: Friday, June 11, 2021 Venice Spend the day in Venezia, the floating

city home to lavish art collections,

wonders of architecture, and where

marbled palaces tower over gondola-

laden canals. Travel by boat to

Murano**** for an expert glass-

blowing demonstration, a renowned

tradition on the island. Journey back

to St. Mark’s Square, Venice’s iconic

main square. A local guide takes you

on a tour of its incredible sites,

including the Bridge of Sighs, the

Clock Tower, and St. Mark’s Basilica.

Say arrivederci to Italy at a savory

farewell dinner. (B, D)

Day 12: Saturday, June 12, 2021 Venice - Tour Ends Wake up in

Venice and depart for home. (B)

Itinerary at a glance Day 1 Overnight Flight

Days 2 – 5 Grand Hotel dei Castelli, Italian Riviera

Days 6 – 9 Villa Sanpaolo , San Gimignano

Days 10, 11 Hotel Santa Marina Venice, Venice

On some dates alternate hotels may be used.

Experience It! The Tuscan Countryside See another side of Italy in the Tuscan countryside. This breathtaking rural area

feels like a country unto itself — never-ending green rolling hills, medieval

villages, and picture-perfect farm houses dot the landscape, much of which

appears as if it has been frozen in time. Experience cultural moments that

perfectly encompass the countryside’s idyllic beauty. You will visit a family-

owned winery to tour its gorgeous vineyards; delight your senses during an

expert-led cooking class; and enjoy a sumptuous lunch — which is, of course,

paired with wines produced only feet away from you. Lose yourself in the beauty

of the Tuscan countryside — these will truly be moments you will remember

forever.

Please Note: IDENTIFICATION Passports are required for this tour at your expense. Certain countries require a minimum of 6 months passport validity from date of return home. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements. IMPORTANT: We recommend that our clients traveling abroad take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact.

Effective for travel after January 2021, all visitors who do not need a visa to enter Europe will be expected to apply for an ETIAS travel authorization, for a fee, when visiting a

Schengen Area Country. To identify Schengen Area Countries and to complete the ETIAS application, please visit https://www.etiasvisa.com/

Days of features are interchangeable.

Smaller buses, which may not be lavatory equipped, may be used on this program. In this case, frequent stops are made during travel periods.

In order to fully experience the destination, some of our hotels on these programs are located in smaller towns or on country roads where access is limited to large coaches. In these cases, you will be dropped off as close as possible and there will be a short walk to access the hotel from the drop-off area.

The Academy Gallery is closed on Mondays, as are other state museums. Additionally, the day and time of the Academy is subject to

For important reservation information visit https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/974388. You can also find this information on your tour documents.

change based on availability of reservations. In either case, the itinerary will be rearranged to accommodate it.

Hotel check-in on your day of arrival is 3:00 p.m. Rooms may not be available prior to that time.

Most shops and businesses in Italy are closed on Sundays and on national/religious holidays.

To complete your tour, we include roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing our airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at pre-scheduled times.

Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. When reserving single accommodations, be advised that single rooms in Italy are often smaller in size.

*Travel to Cinque Terre is by rail and boat. Boat trip is seasonal and operates on a weather permitting basis. When a boat is not available, travel will be by rail only. **The boat ride to Portofino operates on a weather permitting basis. When the weather is uncooperative, you will still visit Portofino, but you will travel there by local bus.

***Note that villas and country estates in Tuscany are dotted throughout the region and we use different properties on this program. Some may be located in the countryside, removed from a city center. Still others may be closer to the hustle and bustle of the region. Each one is unique, full of history, with many amenities, and brimming with true Tuscan flavor. This is part of the fun!

****On occasion, due to inclement weather, your boat trip to Murano Island may be substituted with a visit to a local glass factory in Venice.

The overall activity level of this tour is a level 3. This means you’re an on-the-go traveler. You don’t want to miss a thing, so walking and standing for longer periods of time (1-2 hours) isn’t a big deal. You can navigate hills and uneven ground, climb into various modes of transportation (tuk-tuk, cable car, Zodiac, etc.), and could possibly anticipate changes in elevation. You can expect some longer days balanced with free-time to recharge or set out on your own adventure.

Please be advised many airlines do not provide advance seat assignments until check-in at the airport. Advance seating will be subject to the airline's terms and conditions.

Our air guests will arrive into Milan airport and depart out of Venice airport. All departure transfers will depart from Venice city center to the Venice airport.

Economy air rate and schedule are applicable for groups of 10 or more traveling on the same flights and dates.

A deposit of $500 per person is due upon reservation. Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis. Reservations made after the deposit due date of October 26, 2020 are based upon availability. Final payment due by April 02, 2021. Deposits are refundable up until November 02, 2020.

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The Collette Passport Club When you travel with Collette, you’re automatically enrolled as a member of Collette’s loyalty program, The Collette Passport Club. As a member of The Collette Passport Club, you will receive a $150 travel credit for each trip you take† along with other great travel benefits, fun gifts, and special recognition.

Our Worry-Free Travel Protection Plan Sometimes life happens, and your carefully-made plans have to change on the fly. With Collette’s worry-free Travel Protection Plan, you can cancel your trip for any reason right up until the day prior to departure and receive a full refund (less the cost of insurance). You’re also covered on tour – if you have to return home early, need medical assistance, are delayed on tour for more than 12 hours, or lose your baggage, you’re covered. This is just one of the ways we are with you at every step of the journey – even before it begins. Learn more at gocollette.com/guided-travel#no_worries_waiver

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Air Upgrades Collette’s Elite Airfare allows you to travel in ultimate comfort and convenience. Treat yourself to a wealth of amenities that come with a business, premium economy, or first-class ticket. Land rested, refreshed, and ready for your adventure.

† Full credit is valid for your next tour when travel is completed within 12 months of the original trip. $100 of the credit remains valid for travel within 13-24 months. Credit expires 24 months after the original trip.

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