Travel Arrangements*

Thursday, March 4	Twin Cities Departure. Depart mid-day on Delta Airlines for Atlanta, proceed to nonstop connecting flight to Milan, with meals served en route.
Friday, March 5	Milan / Como Arrival.  Arrive Milan and transfer by private motorcoach to Lake Como (45 min), check-in at Hotel Metropole Suisse. Remainder of day is free time.
Saturday, March 6	Como. Round-trip boat tickets across Lake Como to Bellagio. Free time for independent exploration in Bellagio prior to returning to Como. (B)
Sunday, March 7	Como / Venice. Morning departure by private motorcoach to Venice, with en route stop in Verona (2 hours) for lunch on own; arrive Venice and transfer by private motorlaunch to Hotel Belle Arti; 48 hour transportation pass provided. (B)
Monday, March 8	Venice. Morning guided walking tour, including Doge’s Palace. Afternoon excursion with instructors to Burano Island (B)
Tuesday, March 9	Venice / Florence. Transfer by private motorlaunch to train Station for 10.43 train to Florence, arriving 13.23 (OR 08.43/11.23). Transfer, with assistance, to Hotel Palazzo Ricasoli; guided afternoon walking tour of city center including the Duomo (Cathedral). Guided visit to Accademia Gallery to see Michaelangelo’s David. (B)
Wednesday, March 10	Florence. Morning guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery; free afternoon. (B
Thursday, March 11	Florence.  Free day (B)
Friday, March 12	Florence / Milan.  Morning departure by private motorcoach for Milan (3 hours), check-in at Hotel NH Milano Touring. Afternoon free time.
Saturday, March 13 Sunday, March 14	Milan. Morning guided walking tour of the city including Castello Sforzesco, the cathedral and views of La Scala opera house. We will visit Santa Maria della Grazie see Da Vinci’s Last Supper if tickets are available. The afternoon is free for independent exploration; farewell dinner at local restaurant (B,D) Milan / Twin Cities. Early transfer to Malpensa Airport for Delta nonstop flight to Atlanta, with meals served en route. Arrive Atlanta, for customs clearance and proceed to connecting flight for the Twin Cities. Arrive about 6:00 p.m. (B)
Itinerary subject to change due to local scheduling.

Frequent Flyer Information

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Notes

• B = breakfast, D = dinner. Breakfast included daily. Meals not listed on the above itinerary are the responsibility of the participant. All services listed in the itinerary are included in the course cost.
• The 24-hour clock is used for travel outside of the United States. All times above 12.00 are in the afternoon or evening (simply subtract 12 hours from the time indicated, e.g., 12.00 is noon, 20.00 is 8:00 p.m.).
• Participants are responsible for carrying their own luggage to and from the airport, train, motorcoach and hotel.
• Participants are advised to carry overnight bags as a safeguard against any flight or baggage claim delays.
• Please visit www.nwa.com for more detailed and updated information regarding restrictions for carry-on items in your hand luggage. For additional travel tips, like screening procedures, etc. please visit www.tsa.gov.
• Passports must be valid for at least six months after return date.

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