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Dear Vacations To Go Customer,

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, guided tours around the world temporarily stopped operating. In July, Collette launched its first tours since March and plans to run trips on a limited basis until normal operations can fully resume. We will let you know when other companies are operating again.

Also in July, the European Union began accepting visitors from select non-EU countries. The list of approved countries, which is said to be reviewed every two weeks, includes Canada but does not yet include the United States.

Italy is one of the most popular destinations for guided vacations. Today, I'll highlight some terrific itineraries that explore the country, but first, here are some early booking deals for Italy trips in 2021.

Insight or Luxury Gold: Save 10% off 2021 trips, plus pay a reduced deposit of $99 per person. Receive up to an additional $300 per couple discount when you book by September 30.

Globus: Save 10% off 2021 trips. Receive an additional $300 per couple discount off airfare.

Trafalgar: Save 10% off 2021 vacations, plus pay a reduced deposit of $99 per person. Receive an additional $300 per couple off airfare (the reduced deposit and air deal are also available on Costsaver trips).

Collette: Save 10% on 2021 departures.

Cosmos: Save $200 per couple off 2021 tours. Receive an additional $300 per couple discount off airfare.

For a complete list of discounts available on Italy trips, click here. Or, read on to learn about eight intriguing Italy itineraries.

Best of Italy, 13 days with Trafalgar -- Enjoy VIP entrance to the Vatican Museums, tour the well-preserved ruins of Pompeii and cruise by private boat to a secluded island on Lake Maggiore for a special dinner. Trafalgar has arranged accommodations in Assisi at Hotel Cenacolo, a renovated old Franciscan convent that originally welcomed pilgrims to the city.

Hidden Treasures of Southern Italy, 9 days with Globus -- Two-night hotel stays in Naples and Sorrento bookend this Southern Italy exploration. See the cone-shaped homes of Alberobello, tour the underground caves of Castellana Grotte and visit the magnificent royal residence of the Bourbons in Naples.

Country Roads of Northern Italy, 10 days with Insight -- Begin with sightseeing in Milan, then visit the elegant squares and well-preserved Roman Arena of Shakespeare's Verona, discover the majestic Dolomites on your way to an exclusive ski resort and visit a local winery to sample Prosecco and learn how to make the perfect Bellini. Cap off your trip with time in the Lake District.

Italian Vistas, 13 days with Collette -- This comprehensive itinerary includes stays in Rome, Sorrento, Florence, Venice and the Lake District. Get an in-depth tour of the Colosseum, relax on a boat ride around the enchanting Isle of Capri, visit Murano Island for a glass-blowing demonstration and stop at a Tuscan winery and farm for a lunch of regional specialties and wines.

Gourmet Tuscany, 8 days with Cosmos -- Using the town of Montecatini as home base, embark on day trips to sample cold cuts at a local butchery, visit a Chianti wine estate and shop at a local market for a farmhouse cooking lesson. Also highlighted are Vinci (the birthplace of artist Leonardo), the walled city of Lucca and Bolgheri, a charming old wine village anchored by a red-brick castle.

Ultimate Italy, 12 days with Luxury Gold -- Special experiences await on this itinerary, including a private visit to the Sistine Chapel, a wine tasting in San Gimignano and an authentic culinary masterclass in Tuscany. Enjoy overnight stays in cities like Rome, Capri, Florence and Venice.

Italian Scene, 10 days with Costsaver -- A great introduction to Italy's most popular sights, this trip offers guided sightseeing in cities like Rome, Sorrento, Venice and Florence; while also while providing plenty of free time to explore on your own.

A Sicilian Odyssey, 10 days with Tauck -- Roam the Mediterranean's largest island and discover medieval hilltop towns and waterfront cities. Here you'll visit Greek temples, dine at a family-owned winery and see the Sicilian Baroque UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Noto and Ragusa Ibla.

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Here are this week's Top 10 Tours. All prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability.

1) Italy's Great Cities, 9 days with Globus. Begins and ends in Rome. Save 10%. Plus, receive an additional $300 per couple discount off airfare. Starting at $2,679. Departures from April 3 through October 2, 2021.

2) Costa Rica Wonders, 7 days with Monograms. Begins and ends in San Jose. Starting at $1,039. Daily departures from January 1 through December 16, 2021.

3) The Best of Greece, 10 days with Cosmos. Begins and ends in Athens. Save $200 per couple. Plus, receive an additional $300 per couple discount off airfare. Starting at $1,489. Departures from April 17 through October 9, 2021.

4) Spanish Wonder, 9 days with Trafalgar. Begins in Madrid and ends in Barcelona. Save 10%. Plus, receive an additional $300 per couple discount off airfare and pay a reduced deposit of $99 per person. Starting at $1,778. Departures from April 10 through October 9, 2021.

5) Highlights of Scandinavia, 12 days with Costsaver. Begins in Copenhagen and ends in Stockholm. Save $300 per couple off airfare, plus pay a reduced deposit of $99 per person. Starting at $2,100. Departures from April 28 through September 29, 2021.

6) Irish & Scottish Sampler, 8 days with CIE Tours. Begins in Dublin and ends in Edinburgh. Save 10%, plus pay a reduced deposit of $99 per person. Starting at $2,145. Departures from April 19 through September 27, 2021.

7) London & Paris, 8 days with Collette. Travels between London & Paris. Save 10%. Starting at $2,499. Departures from May 5 through November 10, 2021.

8) Heritage of America, 9 days with Collette. Begins in Philadelphia and ends in Washington, D.C. Save 10%. Starting at $2,499. Departures from May 9 through November 7, 2021.

9) Flavors of Europe, 9 days with Insight. Begins in Rome and ends in Paris. Save 10%. Plus, receive an additional $200 per couple discount and pay a reduced deposit of $99 per person. Starting at $2,736. Departures from May 8 through October 9, 2021.

10) America's National Parks, 10 days with Globus. Begins in Rapid City and ends in Salt Lake City. Save 10%. Starting at $3,039. Departures from May 13 through September 23, 2021.


Sincerely,

Alan Fox
Executive Chairman
Vacations To Go