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CATALONIA PRE-TRIP EXTENSION
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Catalonia , Spain : Barcelona , Girona & Tarragona
PRE-TRIP : 8 nights from $ 2895 Only $ 362 per night
Then you ’ ll head to the village of Arborio to learn about its production of the rice that is used to make creamy Italian risotto .
B , L — International Hotel Au Lac or similar
DAY 9 • Lugano • Lake Lugano boat ride • Funicular to Mount Bre Witness the beauty of Lugano from both the water and the mountain top . Begin with a ferry boat ride on glacial Lake Lugano , then climb aboard a funicular and ascend to the top of Mount Bre for panoramic views of the lake , town , and valley below .
B — International Hotel Au Lac or similar
DAY 10 • Lugano • Optional Lake Como & Villa Balbianello tour Enjoy a day on your own in Lugano . Or , join us on an optional tour to the resort town of Lenno , located on the shores of iconic Lake Como .
B , D — International Hotel Au Lac or similar
DAY 11 • Visit Monza Duomo • Bolzano Journey to Bolzano — the capital of the South Tyrol region . Along the way , stop in Monza to visit its impressive Duomo . A local guide will lead our explorations here . Afterwards , we ’ ll continue on to Bolzano .
B , L — Parkhotel Laurin or similar
DAY 12 • Bolzano • South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology & Ötzi the Iceman • Cable car ride Enjoy a walking tour of Bolzano this morning , ending at the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology — also known as the Ötzi the Iceman museum . Older than the pyramids of Egypt , Ötzi ’ s
remarkably preserved remains offer us a glimpse into the past . Then embark on a scenic cable car ride .
B , D — Parkhotel Laurin or similar
DAY 13 • Dolomites trekking experience • Carezza Lake • San Candido Hike in the Dolomites today , one of Italy ’ s most spectacular landscapes . Then , head to a mountain brewery for lunch . Next , we ’ ll drive to San Candido . Also called Innichen , San Candido is situated right on the border of Austria and is part of Tre Cime Natural Park .
B , L — Boutique Hotel Zenana or similar
DAY 14 • Lake Braies hike • WWII bunker visit Hike around the deep , vibrant blue Lake Braies today . Then delve into Alpine Europe ’ s history when you visit a WWII bunker before heading off to lunch at a local chalet .
B , L — Boutique Hotel Zenana
DAY 15 • San Candido • Optional Tre Cime trekking tour Enjoy a free day in San Candido or join our optional tour to Tre Cime , one of the Dolomites ’ most recognizable sights .
B , D — Boutique Hotel Zenana
DAY 16 • Riva Waterfalls hike • Innsbruck , Austria Say arrivederci to Italy today as we begin our drive to Austria . Along the way , stop to enjoy a hike around picturesque Riva Waterfalls before heading to lunch . Then , continue to Innsbruck .
B , L — Stage 12 Hotel or similar
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DAY 17 • Innsbruck • Imperial Palace Discover Innsbruck , the capital of Tyrol , first visiting its Imperial Palace , whose roots go back to the 15th century . Then , uncover more of the city ’ s highlights , such as Aldstadt von Innsbruck ( the Old Town ).
B , D — Stage 12 Hotel or similar
DAY 18 • Return to U . S . Return to the U . S . or begin your Lombardy , Italy : Lake Garda & Bergamo post-trip extension .
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Lombardy , Italy : Lake Garda & Bergamo
POST-TRIP : 6 nights from $ 2995 Only $ 500 per night
We recommend that you Arrive Early , Stay Later
We strongly recommend you take advantage of this extra time to relax or explore more in depth before or after your trip . Prices shown include accommodations , daily breakfast , and private airport transfer .
• Arrive early in Barcelona before your Catalonia pre-trip extension for $ 220 per person , per night
• Arrive early in Chamonix before your main trip for $ 225 per person , per night
• Conclude your main trip with more time in Innsbruck for $ 210 per person , per night
• Remain in Bergamo after your Lombardy posttrip extension for $ 215 per person , per night
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