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□ Behind the scenes tours and VIP treatment from our personal friends there. □ Enjoy great savings you won’t find on your own. □ Safety in numbers and experience in travel. □ Easy phone app that keeps us all updated on our tour □ We organize a webpage for sharing our pictures. □ You have plenty of free time for personal exploration. □ I know how to make your trip that much more special. Just see our reviews!!

Common Questions
Q. Why is the price so low, does the low cost reflect the quality of the experience? What all is included?
A. No, the low cost does not reflect the quality of the trip: 1. Our travel agency has relationships with airlines, hotels and tour companies all over the world which gives us contracted (discounted) pricing that you won’t get booking yourself on line. 2. We are traveling a week before high tourist season, which saves you up to $500. 3.Coco's purchased this tour a year in advance and got great prices that are passed on to you (save additionally if you have air miles and book your own flight). 4. Included in your price is the following: airfare, all transportation during your trip, all hotels, breakfast and either lunch or dinner daily.
Q. How are the hotels?
A. We choose hotels that have a 4 four star rating or higher (European standards). We also choose properties that either have stunning views and/or central locations so you will be within walking distance to attractions, dining and nightlife. We also prefer hotels that are European, which have charm and history because who wants to stay at a Best Western while in Italy?
Q. Why not just jump on any other tour?
A. Most tour buses hold over 50 people, mostly strangers, We are the only people in our group and not part of a larger group and have our own exclusive bus with big windows, plenty of leg room and a reclining seat. 20 is a great number of travelers, we are all here for the same adventure and quickly develop friendships and great camaraderie. We are all from Nashville or have ties here through a friend or relative in the group.
Q. Why travel with Coco's?
A. Every place we are going to is expecting us and extends their utmost hospitality. Chuck is a seasoned traveler and visitor of Italy…it truly is like traveling with your Italian cousin (that you never knew you had!). They know that the travel agency owner is on the trip and want us to recommend them to our clients so they treat us very, very well.
Q. Why travel with Chuck?
A. There is no place we are going to that I have not been to. When you travel with me there will be no hiccups or unexpected surprises, you will not have any hesitations or second guesses...your trip will be smooth and flawless. I can tell you when and where to go shopping, cash conversions, where to eat, what to order and a whole host of tips that only a seasoned traveler to Italy can answer. My one and only goal is that you have an amazing experience and will recommend and travel with me again (several of my past clients will be on this trip)!
Q. I am a little nervous traveling with a bunch of strangers...will there be a preliminary meeting?
A. Our camaraderie on this adventure starts before we even leave! Several weeks before our adventure, we host a complimentary ‘get to know each other ’ dinner with a buffet from Coco's Italian Market. We all get to know each other through casual conversation and an organized question / answer session. Cynthia, our travel advisor, will go over all the details of your travel documents and we answer all of your questions about what to expect when traveling abroad. There is lots of good info plus things will be brought up that you may not have thought of. It’s a fun evening and we all get excited knowing our trip is just around the corner. Plus, we all fill in a questionnaire that is passed out weeks before the trip so that you have a head start and a reference of who each other are.
If you have more questions, please email or call during regular business hours.
It’s fun to travel with a friend so send our web-page to your friends and family also I will be glad to talk to you and them personally. www.DestinationItalyByCocos.com

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“It’s like traveling with your Italian cousin”

Southern Italy should be visited at least once in a lifetime. Now you have a chance to explore its cultural treasures, history and foods with experienced traveler Chuck Cinelli, the owner of Coco’s Italian Market, and our friend and Italian born host Mariangela. This is not your average, cookie-cutter tour! We have planned an unprecedented, in-depth experience for you which showcases their wonderful life and culture, at a price you won’t find anywhere else. Starts on a Friday, with travel over two weekends so minimal time off from work.

NOW ONLY $3,999 an all-inclusive $800 SAVINGS By Dec 1
Double 4,799 single 5,499 12 day package that includes airfare* Save even more if you have air miles.
Highlights: Palermo, Monreale, Agrigento, Taormina Valley of the Temples, Giardini Naxos, Catania, Mt. Etna Volcano, Matera, Alberobello, Amalfi Coast, Sorrento, Pompeii

If you’ve been to Italy you will LOVE Sicily. If you have never been to Italy this is the trip for you. Sicily has everything the mainland offers wide ranging landscape of rolling hills, mountains, volcanoes, sea, and snow. You’ll enjoy a diverse array of foods and flavors that are most popular to American tastes, including great desserts, pastries, chocolates, wines and local liqueurs. You will marvel at the fascinating architecture, antiquities, and overall atmosphere surrounded by genuinely nice people. The Amalfi coast is a must and looks just like all the photos you’ve seen of the terrace villages hanging over the sea. Bonus! this is the perfect time to go, the temperature will hover around 75° during the day and 65 at night°. Everyday will be an amazing adventure and around every corner you’ll find a fantastic treasure. I always say “I could live in Sicily” come with me and see for yourself. Chuck Cinelli owner Coco's Italian

Contact Chuck for more details* a small deposit reserves your spot

www.CocosTravelAgency.com (615) 678-6318 email: Reservations@CocosTravelAgency.com

Contact Chuck for more details* www.CocosTravelAgency.com (615) 678-6318 email: Reservations@CocosTravelAgency.com

Day 1 Overnight Flight
After we get to our hotel and freshen up, I will take you on a street food journey. Fried Rice balls Arancini, fresh juices, Sfincione, Pezzi de Rosticceria, Pane con le milza, great desserts and of course, cannoli. And while we are walking I will point out the hidden treasures of Palermo.

DAY 2 Palermo, Sicily - Tour officially begins with our first local guide in the capital of Sicily. Palermo is a pulsating city with a lot of sights, sounds, tastes and aroma for all of your senses to take in. Tonight we join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner featuring authentic Sicilian cuisine.

DAY 3 Palermo - Monreale On today's excursion we acquaint ourselves with Palermo’s many lovely squares - the Quattro Canti, Piazza Pretoria and Piazza Bellini and discover an exotic mix of Moorish, Norman and Spanish Baroque architecture along the way. We see the Palace of the Normans, La Martorana church, and the cathedral that houses the Imperial Crown of Constance of Aragon. In the nearby town of Monreale we visit a 12th-century cathedral with its dazzling interior of multicolored marbles, paintings, mosaics and cloisters. The remainder of the day is yours and I will help you get to what interests you: shopping, people watching at a café, museums, leisurely walks or you can simply take some time to relax.

DAY 4 Palermo - Agrigento - Giardini Naxos
Today we travel over the countryside’s rolling hills, past peaceful farmland toward the town of Agrigento to explore one of the most important archaeological sites in the world, the stunning Valley of the Temples (UNESCO Site), where you’ll get an up-close view of the temples of Juno, Concordia, Hercules and Jupiter. We continue on to Giardini Naxos, the “Garden of Sicily” for our 3-night stay.

DAY 5 Giardini Naxos - Taormina
We visit beautiful Taormina with its charming atmosphere, historic monuments and flowering gardens. Alongside an expert local guide, we see Corso Umberto, view the bountiful public gardens and marvel at the city’s well-preserved Greek theatre. Later we have some free time to relax or independently explore.

DAY 7: Giardini Naxos - Matera
Our next adventure is to Messina for a fun ferry ride to Villa San Giovanni on Italy’s mainland. Have your cameras ready as we pass through unspoiled, Calabria into the Basilicata region where we make a stop at a fantastic local winery. There we will be guided on a walk through the cellars and vineyards before sampling wines during a special tasting. Tonight I have planned for you regional cuisine in the winery’s own “agriturismo” restaurant.

Day 8 Matera - Alberobello We visit “Sassi di Matera,” an ancient settlement of carved cave dwellings. Our local guide shares the history of the site and reasons why it has recently caught the eye of many film producers. We continue to a local shop for a chance to sample some regional produce that when jarred we ship to Coco’s Italian Market We get free time in Matera to browse the boutiques or taste the local cuisine before heading to the mystical town of Alberobello. Marvel at some of the town’s most uniquely built homes known as Trulli, and their distinct, cone-shaped roofs.(UNESCO Site)

Day 9 Matera - Vietri Sul Mare - Sorrento Peninsula
One of the most breathtaking areas of Italy: Campania and the Bay of Naples. We stop in Vietri Sul Mare, the “gateway to the Amalfi Coast,” for time to leisurely explore. Here, generations of inhabitants have been producing precious painted pottery, representing stories of their daily life. You will admire the 17th-century church of St. John the Baptist with its beautiful ceramic dome. Once we arrive at the Sorrento Peninsula just sit back and take in the magical views.

DAY 6 Giardini Naxos - Catania - Mt. Etna
Next we journey to vibrant Catania where it’s your choice! Join a local guide to visit the cathedral and view other iconic sights of this historic Baroque city (UNESCO Site); then witness the daily spectacle of bartering for fresh fish and produce at the local market -OR- explore the Museo dello Sbarco (Allied Landing Museum), an emotionally moving museum dedicated to the Allied troops who landed on the southern coast in 1943. Later we gather to discover the impressive Mt. Etna Volcano National Park where a local expert introduces you to the park’s spectacular landscapes sculpted by nature. Then we return to our hotel for a relaxing evening.

Day 10 Sorrento - Amalfi Coast Drive - Minori
After breakfast we savor time in this lovely seaside town of Sorrento. Then we begin our adventure traversing the breathtaking Amalfi Coast and stop in the charming town of Amalfi and spend time exploring its striking provincial beauty before heading to Minori where we sample regional specialties at a family-owned limoncello factory. Later, we stop for a traditional Italian afternoon break at a local café and pastry shop. Tonight enjoy an evening of leisure and I will help guide you to more sites and restaurants .

Day 11 Sorrento - Pompeii - Rome
Drive along the Bay of Naples to the famous ruins of Pompeii, at the foothills of Mount Vesuvius. Our local guide gives us an in-depth view of this remarkable archaeological site where you’ll become immersed in history as you explore the preserved buildings of this 2,000 year-old Roman town. Later we travel to Rome and celebrate the end of your journey with a delicious dinner of typical Roman foods.

Day 12 Rome -
At breakfast in the hotel we will share email addresses with your new friends as our tour comes to a close but it's the beginning of beautiful memories.

with the
owner of

“It’s like traveling with your Italian cousin”

www.CocosTravelAgency.com (615) 678-6318 email: Reservations@CocosTravelAgency.com

www.CocosTravelAgency.com (615) 678-6318 email: Reservations@CocosTravelAgency.com

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Valley of the Temples

Winery Visit

Common Questions
Q. Why is the price so low, does the low cost reflect on the quality of the experience?
A. No, not at all for several reasons: 1, Our travel agency has relationships with airlines, hotels and tour companies all over the world which gives us contracted (discounted) pricing that you don’t get booking yourself on line. 2, We are traveling a week before high tourist season and that saves you up to $500 and 3, Coco's purchased this tour a year in advance so we got great prices that I passed on to you. Save another $1,100 if you have air mile and book your own flight.
Q. How are the hotels?
A. We choose hotels that have a 4 four star rating or higher (European standards). We also choose properties that either have stunning views and/or central locations so you will be within walking distance to attractions, dining and nightlife. We also prefer hotels that are European, which have charm and history because who wants to stay at a Best Western while in Italy?
Q. Why not just jump on any other tour?
A. Most tour buses hold over 50 people, mostly strangers, We are the only ppl in our group and not part of a larger group and have our own exclusive bus with big windows, plenty of leg room and a reclining seat. 20 is a great number of travelers, we are all here to do the same adventure and quickly develop friendships and great camaraderie. We are all from Nashville or have ties here through a friend or relative in the group.
Q. Why travel with Coco's?
A. Every place we are going to is expecting us and extends their utmost hospitality. They know that the travel agency owner is on the trip and want us to recommend them to our clients so they treat us very well.
Q. Why travel with Chuck?
A. There is no place we are going to that I have not been to. When you travel with me there will be no hiccups or unexpected surprises, you will not have any hesitations or second guesses, your trip will be smooth and flawless. I can tell you when and where to go shopping, cash conversions, where to eat, what to order and a whole host of tips that only a seasoned traveler to Italy can answer. My one and only goal is that you have an amazing experience and will recommend and travel with me again! (several of my past clients will be on this trip)
Q. I am a little nervous traveling with a bunch of strangers.
A. Several weeks before our adventure we host a complimentary get to know each other dinner with a buffet from Coco's Italian Market. We all get to know each other through casual conversation and an organized question / answer session. Cynthia, our travel advisor will go over all the details of your travel documents and we answer all of your questions about what to expect when traveling abroad There is lots of good info plus things will be brought up that you didn't think of. Our camaraderie on this adventure starts before we even leave. It’s a fun evening and we all get excited knowing our trip is just around the corner.
If I didn't answer your questions please email me or call during regular biz hours during the week.
It’s fun to travel with a friend so send our web-page to your friends and family and I will be glad to talk to them personally.. I specifically choose this tour to go on because Southern Italy is that fabulous!
My goal is that you love this trip so much that you go with me again next year or that you feel confident for me to book you on your own excursion. owner Coco's Italian

www.DestinationItalyByCocos.com

www.DestinationItalyByCocos.com

□We organize a webpage for Picture Exchange. □Easy Phone App that keeps us all updated on our tour □Behind the scenes tours and VIP treatment from our friends there. □Safety in numbers and experienced guides. □You also have plenty of free time for personal exploration. □Enjoy great savings you won’t find on your own. □I know how to make your trip that much more special. Just see our reviews!!

Chuck Cinelli

Benefits of traveling with Coco’s □ Everyone traveling on this trip hails from Nashville and we invite you to join us for a free get to know each other dinner, we become fast friends before our adventure together.