This tour takes you to the outlets of the most prestigious designer labels in Italian Fashion, renowned throughout the world as expression of style, refinement and luxury. The outlets will allow you to buy with solid 30% to 50% discounts. During a comfortable trip on a luxury, air conditioned coach, you will enjoy the beautiful landscape offered by the Arno Valley.

Depart from Florence to reach the Prada outlet. Stop for about 1-1.5 hours, then depart to reach the famous centre, The Mall (stop 2 hours 45 minutes approx.) where you can find prestigious high fashion companies including: Gucci, Giorgio Armani, Fendi, Ferragamo, Y.S. Laurent, Valentino, Ungaro, Zegna, Bottega Veneta, Sergio Rossi & Loro Piana. The pleasant Café in the Center offers the chance of a snack (not included).

Please note that the order of visits to the outlets could vary due to changes in shop opening times.

Includes: Transport.

Tour Info:

Times:

• Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday @ 1:15pm
• Saturday @ 8:45am
• Return: Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday around 8pm; Saturday around 3:30pm
• Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour begins.

A splendid excursion through the fertile and picturesque Tuscan countryside to the historic university city of Pisa, famous for its architectural beauty.

Upon arrival in Pisa, guided walking tour of Piazza dei Miracoli, with the celebrated Leaning Tower (exterior), the Baptistery (exterior) and other important monuments.

This is followed by a visit to the interior of the Cathedral, an unrivalled masterpiece of Romanesque art constructed between the 11th and 12th centuries.

Free time at your disposal. Those who are interested can take a pleasant walk with our tour escort and reach Piazza dei Cavalieri, where you can admire the historic Scuola Normale, one of the most famous universities in the world.

Tour Info:

Times:

• Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour begins.
• From Mar 15- Nov 15, 2008 this tour is daily at 14:00
• From Nov 16, 2008 – Mar 15 this tour is on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday at 13:45

On this course you can learn to cook a typical everyday Tuscan meal, starting off by choosing the ingredients in season.

Under the expert guidance of a multilingual chef, you will visit the historic San Lorenzo central market, where you will select the ingredients that you will then use to prepare a 4-course meal (Starter, 1st Course, 2nd Course and dessert) in a top class cookery school.

The course will be followed by lunch with the dishes you have prepared, accompanied by a good Tuscan wine and a fun and friendly atmosphere.

Booking Info:

• Times: Monday @ 10am
• Return: 3:00pm approximately
• Running Time: 5 hours

• Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour begins.
• Please note that the tour is available only from April 7 to November 17

Our assistant takes you to a picturesque corner of the historical centre through a pleasant walk. You will live a different and involving experience combining food, art and culture.

In an equipped kitchen of a characteristic Florentine home, guided by a skilled Chef you will be taught how to prepare a full typical Tuscan menu and to match wines in about two hour and half time.

The course is followed by dinner where prepared dishes will be served accompanied by matching wines.

Booking Info:

• Times: Monday, Wednesday & Friday @ 5.15pm

Opera Calendar 2008

An evening in genuine Italian style, devoted to discovering Tuscan cuisine and a famous opera.

Our assistant will take you to a charming old district in the city centre. In a characteristic restaurant, you will be served a typical Tuscan dinner with excellent Chianti wine.

Talented singers will be awaiting you after dinner in an intimate, old setting (the Anglican church), to perform four acts of one of the most famous Operas (of Verdi, or Puccini or Mozart), accompanied by piano music.

You will be reserved front-row seats so you can enjoy this absorbing spectacle to the full.

Tour Info:

Times:

• Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday @ 7:15pm (EXCLUDING August)
• Return: 11:15pm approximately

An evening in genuine Italian style, devoted to discovering Tuscan cuisine and the most celebrated Italian opera arias and famous Neapolitan songs.

Our assistant will take you into an ancient and fascinating neighbourhood in the old city centre. In a characteristic restaurant, you will be served a typical Tuscan dinner with excellent Chianti wine. Talented singers will be awaiting you after dinner in an intimate, old setting (the Anglican church), to perform the most beautiful arias from the operas of Puccini, Verdi, Rossini and other renowned Italian composers, in addition to worldfamous Neapolitan songs.

You will be reserved frontrow seats so you can enjoy this absorbing spectacle to the full. During the intermission, tea or coffee together with a piece of cake or a goblet of very good wine will be served (they are included in the price).

Tour Info:

Times:

• Wednesday & Friday @ 7:15pm (EXCLUDING August)
• Return: 10:45pm approximately

If you want to discover the city of Florence and its famous hills, what better way than a Panoramic Tour! The basic tour allows you to admire Florence and the surrounding area through the ample windows of a comfortable coach.

You will be given headphones to listen to a complete introduction to the history, art and culture of this marvellous city. This tour is dedicated to those who want to get to know the city and their way around it and the Florentine hills through unforgettable views of its monuments and the splendid surrounding countryside.

Comfortable: De-luxe coaches offer the maximum comfort, with air-conditioning, large panoramic windows and comfortable seats.

Exciting: An exhaustive and engaging commentary, recorded in your own language in the attractive voice of a professional speaker, for a relaxed and undisturbed listening using a disposable headset.

Comprehensive: This tour enables visitors to admire all the major artistic sites of Florence that can be reached by tourist bus. The itinerary unwinds between the 2 most famous hills of Florence – Piazzale Michelangelo and Fiesole – penetrating the ancient heart of the city on the two banks of the river Arno.

Without stops: This is the best way to begin to discover the city: an undisturbed overview that enables visitors to get their bearings, so that they can then decide which aspects they wish to explore further.

The Florence Panoramic Tour therefore invites you to get on board and make yourselves comfortable; sit back and allow yourself to be guided through the magnificent panorama that has been the backdrop to the birth of men of genius who have designed, sculpted and built the most important art city in the world!

Highlights: S.M.Novella - P.le Michelangelo - P.te Vecchio - Pitti - S.Spirito - Duomo - S.Marco - SS.Annunziata - Fiesole - S.Croce

Tour Info:

Times:

• (High Season) Daily @ 8:30am, 11am, 3pm, 5.30pm (ends 25th October '08)
• (Low Season) Daily @ 10am, 1.30pm (from 26th October '08 - 31st March '09)
• (Excluding 25th Dec' & 1st Jan')*
• Running Time: 2 hours approximately

ADVENTURE:

Valley of The Kings
Abu Simbel's temple rises imposingly and majestically. Fight against the guards of the temple and defy the curse on anyone who dares profane the Kingdom.

Pirates
Step down into the hold and enter the pirate world. The largest galleon of the seven seas awaits you and is ready to set sail towards an extraordinary adventure.

Tunga
Tunga, the ape man jumps from tree to tree, between elephants, snakes, giant gorillas and felines, alongside a river full of crocodiles.

Rio Bravo Canyons
The saloon, the bank, the sheriff's office and the prison are all next to each other on the main road of Rio Bravo, a cowboy village where the sound of bullets often bang.

Jungle Rapids
Discover the mystery of ancient civilisation.

FANTASY:

Flying Island
Discover the park from an unbelievable height. Ride on Flying Island, the Gardaland island that flies, an orbiting station that will boost you up to 50 meters above the park to admire the unforgettable view.

Panoramic Tour
Roaming around is much more fun on the Trans Gardaland Express. Discover curve after curve all the marvels of the largest amusement Park in Italy.

Prezzemolo Baby Fun
The infinitely small is infinitely big! Ride on the back of the green caterpillar, go round and round in circles in the blue and white coffee cups, take a ride on the Super Baby carousel, navigate Peter Pan's micro galleons, or gallop on the new attraction of the Prezzemolo Baby Fun... Would you like to go on the Super Baby carousel with friends?

Merlin The Magician
In the Middle Ages, the knights that came out of the Camelot forests suddenly saw before their eyes like a mirage, an enchanting castle: Merlin the Magician's castle.

Horse Carrousel
Just like in Paris a hundred years ago, a colossal merry-go-round, one of the biggest in Europe, all in red and gold.

Arab Souk
Entering the Arabic Square of Gardaland, amidst the unmistakable odour of incense and spices, you'll see veiled women from the Middle East dancing just for you whilst the infamous and sly merchants of Alexandria organise the celebration in honour of the Sultan's arrival.

FANTASY KINGDOM:

Fantasy kingdom is an imaginary realm: 12 thousand square metres full of fun with colourful houses, enormous friendly puppets, talking trees, singing animals, lively gnomes and lots of toys and sweets. From the friendly tractors in Doremi Farm to the crazy little "Funny Express" train; from the "Puppet Theatre" with Gardaland's characters to the sensational "Salto matto " (crazy Leap) for courageous kids; from the flight of the "Volaplano" to the mouth-watering worlds of sweets and toys.

Baby Corsaro
Come aboard the sailing ship! The crew is waiting to set sail just for you.

Saltomatto
Breathless emotions for courageous tots.

Baby Pilota
The Red Baron is waiting for you inthe sky for an exciting new challenge aboard your bright new airplane.

ENERGY:

Icarus Top Spin
Icarus is the thrill of spinning inside a whirl non stop.

Colorado Boat
The feeling flows on the water.

Blue Tornado
The acceleration is that of the latest military aviation planes. Suspended in the air, your eyes will follow the horizon while making movements you only every dreamed about, like a real top gun!

Space Vertigo
Bacteriological alarm! The space shuttle is under an extraterrestrial attack. The only way of salvation is to escape towards the top of the launching tower which is a good 40 metres high ready to launch oneself into space.

Magic Mountain
Hold on tight to your seat because Magic Mountain will make you hold your breath.

Dinosaurs’ Island
There are things you've never seen that certainly go way beyond the limits of your imagination. There are encounters you never dreamed you'd ever have until now.

Magic House
This is not just any house; it's a fascinating, magic house. It seems that a mysterious wizard still lives down there, and that he wants to show everyone the incontestable power of his magic.

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SHOW:

Medieval Tournament
At the Gardaland - court entertainment reigns. Like a miracle, relive the glorious deeds of the knights of the round table, at the most fascinating horse tournament of all times.

Aquatic Show
An evocative show where the play of water combines with lasers and special effects in an enchanting explosion of light and music.

Palablu Dolphin Show
Emerge into an atmosphere of dreams, into the Palablu, the biggest dolphinarium in Italy.

Cenerentola On Ice
In a fantastic palace of ice, capable of seating up to 2000 spectators, a musical fable comes to life.

Mary Poppins
Millions of people the world over have been charmed by the story of the mythical, slightly austere-looking English nanny, who has a heart of gold and always carries her umbrella and a carpet bag full of magical adventure.

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FAQ'S:

Entrance and exit from the Park are allowed within the same day with a little stamp on your hand, made directly at the Park entrance.

During the summer opening, does a ticket bought in the morning allow you to stay in the Park till midnight? Yes, a full ticket or reduced ticket bought during the day allows to stay inside the park till the closing time at midnight.

The cashdesks close an hour and half before the park closing time.

The free Bus service from Peschiera del Garda railway station starts at 8.30 a.m. and runs continuously every 30 minutes. The transfer from the station to the park takes five minutes. Last run from Gardaland to Peschiera del Garda railway station is five minutes after the park closing

ADVENTURE:

Valley of The Kings
Abu Simbel's temple rises imposingly and majestically. Fight against the guards of the temple and defy the curse on anyone who dares profane the Kingdom.

Pirates
Step down into the hold and enter the pirate world. The largest galleon of the seven seas awaits you and is ready to set sail towards an extraordinary adventure.

Tunga
Tunga, the ape man jumps from tree to tree, between elephants, snakes, giant gorillas and felines, alongside a river full of crocodiles.

Rio Bravo Canyons
The saloon, the bank, the sheriff's office and the prison are all next to each other on the main road of Rio Bravo, a cowboy village where the sound of bullets often bang.

Jungle Rapids
Discover the mystery of ancient civilisation.

FANTASY:

Flying Island
Discover the park from an unbelievable height. Ride on Flying Island, the Gardaland island that flies, an orbiting station that will boost you up to 50 meters above the park to admire the unforgettable view.

Panoramic Tour
Roaming around is much more fun on the Trans Gardaland Express. Discover curve after curve all the marvels of the largest amusement Park in Italy.

Prezzemolo Baby Fun
The infinitely small is infinitely big! Ride on the back of the green caterpillar, go round and round in circles in the blue and white coffee cups, take a ride on the Super Baby carousel, navigate Peter Pan's micro galleons, or gallop on the new attraction of the Prezzemolo Baby Fun... Would you like to go on the Super Baby carousel with friends?

Merlin The Magician
In the Middle Ages, the