New Free Luxury Perks for Canadian Travelers Exploring Sicily and Piedmont on Exclusive Walking and Culinary Tours with Italian Connection

This October Italian Connection's Piedmont Vineyards and Lakes, Savoring Sicily and Splendors of Sicily tours will each feature the new Complimentary Smooth Arrival® service providing Canadian visitors with free airport transfers and free pre-tour hotel stays at 4-diamond properties. The company's Splendors of Sicily tour was selected by National Geographic Traveler as one of the "50 Tours of a Lifetime."

Edmonton, Alberta (PRWEB) August 28, 2008 -- For the first time, Canadian travelers will enjoy luxurious complimentary perks this October as Italian Connection - Italy's most exclusive and intimate walking, cooking and cultural tour company - unveils three tours featuring the new Complimentary Smooth Arrival® service. The company's Piedmont Vineyards and Lakes, Savoring Sicily and Splendors of Sicily tours will each feature the new Complimentary Smooth Arrival® service providing visitors with free airport transfers and free pre-tour hotel stays at 4-diamond properties.

Catania Market

For the first time, we are delighted to offer our Canadian guests complimentary airport transfers and free accommodations in luxurious 4-diamond hotels in Catania, Turin, and Palermo

"For the first time, we are delighted to offer our Canadian guests complimentary airport transfers and free accommodations in luxurious 4-diamond hotels in Catania, Turin, and Palermo," said Anita Iaconangelo, founder and CEO of Italian Connection. "Our exceptional, personalized service and superb attention to detail set our tours apart from all others in Italy - thereby creating the most authentic local Italian experience available."

Italian Connection's Splendors of Sicily tours are October 10-18 and October 20-28, and include complimentary Catania airport transfer and a free stay at a 4-diamond hotel in Catania. Canadian guests will be among the first to experience the Roman mosaics recently unveiled to the public at the Villa Tellaro on this tour. This particular tour was selected by National Geographic Traveler as one of the "50 Tours of a Lifetime." Cost is $5485 USD/CAD - per person, land only.

For those seeking culinary decadence - including fresh truffles - coupled with dazzling countryside walks, Italian Connection's Piedmont Vineyards and Lakes tour is October 17-23. It includes complimentary Turin airport transfer, and a free stay at a 4-diamond hotel in Turin. Cost is $4590 USD/CAD - per person, land only.

For Canadian explorers interested in the authentic sights, sounds, and tastes of Sicily - far removed from the hurried bus tour concept - the Savoring Sicily tour from October 29-November 4 provides a rare look at the area's distinct past and diverse culinary present, with hands-on cooking lessons and visits to archaeological sites. Tour includes complimentary Palermo airport transfer and a free stay at a 4-diamond hotel in Palermo. Cost is $4270 USD/CAD - per person, land only.

Visit http://www.italian-connection.com for detailed itineraries or to book a tour. Italian Connection offers 10% commission to travel agents who book a tour.

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