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	Discover small, rare vintages and savor luxurious accommodations. Make 2012 the year your foodie dreams are realized by booking your epicurean adventure with your Virtuoso travel advisor. Culinary Delights of Parma 3 Nights • Available February 1 – October 31, 2012 In a city acclaimed for art, music and fabulous local cuisines, you'll find all of your senses reeling in wonder! This is an exceptional independent traveler's opportunity for first hand exploration. EXPERIENCE INCLUDES: • Three nights' accommodation in a luxurious, 4-star palace • Breakfast daily • Three course dinner at elegant Ristorante Angiol d'Or • Private guided walking tour of Parma • Half-day excursion into the countryside for cheese, prosciutto and wine tasting • Roundtrip transfers between train station and hotel Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: A complimentary bottle of wine in your room Virtuoso rates from $956 per person Taste of Dordogne 2 Nights • Available April 1 – November 1, 2012 *Book between January 25 - October 1, 2012* Self-drive through lush landscapes, past castles and prehistoric sights in a gastronomical exploration of one of Frances most riveting areas. VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE INCLUDES: • Two nights' accommodation in a beautiful 4-star boutique hotel situated in a park-like setting • Breakfast daily • Dinner your first night at a nearby restaurant • Visit to a wine cellar or vineyard including tour and tasting • Visit to a local truffle farm to learn about this delicacy, then enjoy lunch with the owner • Three days of intermediate manual car rental Virtuoso rates from $895 per person			Hotel delicacies: Savor the sumptuous paintings and pastel tromp d'oeil frescos that create a stunning backdrop in all public areas Sip wine in the pink marble lounge that opens onto an open air patio on La Piazzetta square Luxuriate in a spacious room individually decorated and featuring white and pink marble bathrooms The flavors of Parma: Settle into a sidewalk trattoria for an authentic lunch of pasta pockets Slip passed the lions guarding the magnificent 12th century Parma Cathedral Be astounded at the collection of art at the Galleria Nazionale Synchronize watches with the fascinating astronomical clock at the Palazzo Del Govenator Sit down to epicurean delights: Experience a Les Routiers style bistro, designed to provide very discerning truck drivers with great, basic 4-5 course meals, including wine, since 1934 Do some taste testing of the area's local walnut oil...or walnut liquor! Motor to historic wonders: Check out some very early art - 25,000 years old drawings in Europe's most important caves at nearby Lascaux Stroll the Gardens of Marqueyssac, listed as a National Historic Monument and enjoy incredible views over the entire Dordogne Valley Visit the World Heritage Site of Vezere Valley Caves, 25 decorated caves situated along a path along the Vezere River

Land Only- Does not include air travel to/from USA. Pricing is per person, double occupancy and subject to hotel availability. Price may vary slightly by month of travel. Fares, schedules, Virtuoso exclusives, events and amenities are subject to availability and blackout dates and may change without notice. Unless otherwise stated, prices are in U.S. dollars, per person and based on double occupancy. Restrictions may apply. See your Virtuoso travel advisor for more details and applicable restrictions. Virtuoso is not responsible for any errors in pricing. The trademarks VIRTUOSO, the Globe Swirl Logo, SPECIALISTS IN THE ART OF TRAVEL and WE ORCHESTRATE DREAMS are registered trademarks of Virtuoso, Ltd. Virtuoso, Ltd. has a U.S. copyright registration for the Globe Swirl Logo, ©2000. All rights reserved. Virtuoso CST#2069091-50 360001 01/12