THE FOLLOWING IS INCULDED IN YOUR
ITALY WITH FRIENDS TOUR
October 14-24, 2010
- 10 nights accommodation in 3-4 star, centrally located hotels with private bath or shower.
- Many meals included: 10 breakfasts (B), 5 lunches (L), 4 dinners (D) (Apart from the included breakfast daily, we will share at least one meal a day.)
- All ground transportation in Tuscan countryside.
- All wine tastings, including Chianti Classico, Vernaccia, Nobile de Montepulciano, and Brunello.
- Local VAT taxes and government fees, gas, highway tolls and parking fees.
- Welcome gift bag and drink in Florence.
- Florence & Tuscany guide book.
- Pre-tour visit. Travel information including maps, literature and reading list.
- Presentations during tour providing information to enhance your visit.
- Plenty of memories to last a lifetime.
- ROME pre-tour option. (Click Here for Information.)
*NOT INCLUDED IN TOUR*
Trip price does not include airfare and anything that is not specified to be included. It does not include transportation to and/or from the airport in Florence or Rome. Trip does not include remaining meals, alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks at meals such as water, wine, soft drinks, etc. (only dinners listed with wine tastings include wine), personal-related expenses (such as Internet use), any sites seen or transportation on your own and personal shopping.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR?
OCTOBER 2009 LAND ONLY TOUR PRICES
Airfare NOT Included
( tour is limited in size to 8 members)
Tour begins and ends in FLORENCE, you will need to depart the USA on the Wednesday, October 13, 2010, before tour start date on Thursday, October 14, 2010 at 3pm.
(I will be glad to help you with transfer information from airport to hotel.)
Tour is for 11days/10nights.
The total cost per person is $2899.00 with double occupancy. (includes taxes, fees, and Euro exchange rate adjustment)
Traveling solo? Sadly, most hotels only have a few single rooms, so many times they provide what they term "double for single use". They do however, charge a premium for the luxury of staying alone. I am faced with this all the time. If you cannot find a partner, I will be glad to match up single travelers if possible. Otherwise, the single supplement is $500.00 extra per person.
If you would like to arrive early or extend your stay in Florence, I will be glad to help you make such arrangements.
As a registered Travel Agent, I will be glad to help book your flights through the Global Travel International Travel Agency .
As you may know, the US dollar/Euro exchange rate is constantly changing. I have calculated the dollar against the Euro as best I can. Your price is guaranteed no matter what happens once you pay your deposit.
Reservations, Deposits and Payments:
A $500.00 deposit will hold your place on the tour. Remember the tours are limited in size. (4-8 people) Payment is accepted by check or credit card through PayPal. (4% fee if using PayPal) Your deposit is credited against the total tour cost. Final payment is due no later than 30 days prior to departure.
Contact me for information on paying with PayPal.
Note on Physical Activity
You must be in very good physical condition to sign-up for this trip. This is not a "walking or hiking" tour, but there will be plenty of walking, some uphill and most on uneven cobblestones. You will need to be on your feet for extended periods of time. (Especially in museums and in Rome.) I am NOT exaggerating about this! There are many steps throughout the trip that you will have to climb. A hilltown really means a hilltown! You will also have to handle your own luggage most of the time. Many hotels do not have elevators. If for some reason you are unable to take part in all scheduled activities, you can usually stay at the hotel and relax. I will be glad to work with you on possible alternative activities if they are possible, but cannot guarantee it and you will not be compensated for this time on your own. Also, if you decide to take public transportation to or from a sight or restaurant that I usually walk to, it will be at your own expense. Please make sure that you do understand these requirements fully before you consider signing up for one of my tours. I will plan time for you to relax, but have found that most people want to see as much as possible while in Italy. Most towns are made for walking and this is how we get around. Don't worry, I bring plenty of ibuprofen along.
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ITALY WITH FRIENDS TOURS
