Special Tours 13. SUMMER PROGRAM, ART AND NATURE

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1 Special Tours 13. SUMMER PROGRAM, ART AND NATURE ISOLA D'ELBA AND TUSCANY TOUR (6th - 16th JULY 2015) The 2015 Summer Program is an Italian language immersion vacation designed for pre school and elementary school and for parents and for older siblings (middle or high school) traveling with the families. Full program DAY 1 - July 06th NEW to the Tour Program selection, the 2014 Isola d Elba and Tuscany Summer Program is an Italian language immersion vacation designed for pre school and elementary school children ages 5 to 10 years and promises to be a great vacation for the whole family! Similar to a Summer Camp, but with many more perks, the program engages children in a range of activities, all conducted in Italian, and approaches learning through play. We incorporates games, songs, arts and crafts, drama, readings, and numerous others, all of which are aimed at strengthening and increasing knowledge of the language. And parents, the best part is that adults can join their children for the program and take part in any of the activities, or none, depending on preference, or join one of the various optional tours with other adults for an additional fee. Language classes are also available and optional, and are offered to groups of 8 10 adults. Since there will be diverse proficiency levels, our goal is to send everyone home with at least basic Italian survival phrases and vocabulary. Language classes, in groups of 8 10, are also available for older siblings (middle or high school) traveling 1/12

2 with the families. Language class requests will need to be submitted at time of registration so that times may be scheduled into the program. FREE departure from USA to Italy. Overnight flight. Dinner and breakfast served on board. DAY 2 - July 07th You will be greeted by our Tour leader. Expert in her field of tourism, and specialized leader of environment friendly, eco conscious groups, she is creative, inventive, and imaginative. Her primary focus is to establish a good rapport both among participants and between herself and the group. Transfer via private motor coach to Piombino to catch the ferry boat to Elba Island. The tour bus will remain on the island, and at the group's disposal: an added perk to the program. Transfer, check in and accommodation in the Camping Village, Capoliveri lido. Welcome lunch, presentation and explanation of the tour including the following items and information: Italian cellular phone (1 for family) name and telephone number of accompanying guide, available 24/24 each day of the journey list of all cellular phone numbers caps and t shirts for children badge A "light" lunch, served in the refreshments stand at the Camp grounds, consisting of: PANINI A BEVERAGE SALADS POTATO CHIPS FRUIT ICE CREAM A "lunch bag" will be prepared for any days when the group is touring, except on those days when specified in the Program. In the afternoon: Free time for relax. 5:30 pm Meeting to facilitate distribution of Italian lessons "goodie bag" for children; consisting of: Text, notebook, markers, pen, pencil, sharpener, and drawing pad. Playtime; game of introductions. DINNER: will be served at the camp grounds restaurant facility. Menus are posted on the web site under the tour itinerary once we receive information on the group composition and food preference. Participants are asked to advise any special dietary requests, such as vegetarian or particular food allergies. The cuisine of the island is well known and consists largely of local fish fare. Should there be allergies or alternate requests, please advise upon registration. Bottled water is always included with meals, BUT, can be purchase at an additional fee at any other time. 9:00 9:30 pm Baby dance and songs. Baby dance will be there everynight in the camping village. 2/12

3 DAY 3 - July 08th The first day on the island will comprise various types of group entertainment and team activities to encourage the development of friendships and collaboration among the children, family members and others present in the group. 8:30 am Breakfast CHILDREN 9:30 am Italian lesson for children with the Italian teacher. Activities aimed at strengthening their knowledge of the Italian language. The activities are organized by age group and include outdoor team games (on the beach), treasure hunts, drama, reading and listening drills specifically adapted to the comprehension level of each group. 11:00 am Children's Water games in the pool or Children's swimming lessons. ADULTS Free time for adults on the beach of the Camping and Aquagym. LUNCH A "light" lunch, served in the refreshments stand at the Camp grounds, consisting of: PANINI A BEVERAGE SALADS POTATO CHIPS FRUIT ICE CREAM Together we will discover characteristic locations, natural beauty and the history of the island. Visit Porto Azzurro: a walk along the little port and visit the city. The itinerary is particularly suggestive and interesting for the beauty apparent at every angle in a place where tradition and culture have remained unaltered in time. These sight offers tourists an opportunity for memorable and unique photography. ADULT & CHILDREN PHOTO CONTEST Participants will be viewing and photographing some of Italy's most beautiful scenery in Porto Azzurro. The three best photos will be awarded a prize at the following day's dinner. 7:00 DINNER in Porto Azzurro and shopping at stands and market. DAY 4 - July 09th 8:30 am Breakfast CHILDREN 9:30 am Italian lesson for children with the Italian teacher. 11:00 am Children's Water games in the pool" or Children's swimming lessons. ADULTS Italian Cooking lesson 11:00 am Free time for adults on the Camp grounds beach and Aquagym. 3/12

4 LUNCH A "light" lunch, served in the refreshments stand at the Camp grounds, consisting of: PANINI A BEVERAGE SALADS POTATO CHIPS FRUIT ICE CREAM CHILDREN The children will participate in outdoor games with the possible opportunity to meet and play with other Italian children of their same age. There will be swimming and games on the beach. Sand Castle competition between various teams. ADULTS The day's creative activity will be the preparation of an Italian meal, to be prepared in the Bungalow by the adult and teens of each group. All the ingredients, recipes and instructions will be provided. The dinner will be enjoyed together at one big table by all the participants. 4:00 pm Adults are free to organize their own time. DINNER together awards ceremony for three best photos and best Italian dish preparation. DAY 5 - July 10th 8:30 am Breakfast CHILDREN 9:30 am Italian lesson for children with the Italian teacher. The linguistic activities of days will be further developed to reinforce what has been learned and practiced during the various activities, games and free time. ADULTS AND CHILDREN 10:30 am Tour of the Island via private motor coach to discover it's small sea villages, characteristic ports and beaches. Ascent to Monte Capanne. LUNCH: lunch bag. In the afternoon visit Marciana Marina. DINNER in the Camp grounds Restaurant. DAY 6 - July 11th 8:30 am Breakfast CHILDREN 9:30 am Italian lesson for children with the Italian teacher. ADULTS Free time for adults on the Camp grounds beach and Aquagym. 4/12

5 ADULTS AND CHILDREN 11:00 am Portoferraio: visit to the Napoleon Museum and the historic city center with English speaking guide. LUNCH: on your own in one of the numerous eateries the city offers. Tour of city of Portoferrario in local train. Swimming in Ghiaie beach, which is one Elba's most beautiful beaches. In the evening return to the campsite for showers. DINNER in Capoliveri Visit to the cliffside village and its quaint streets where artisenal products and numerous shopping venues can be found. DAY 7 - July 12th 8:30 am Breakfast 9:30 am Italian lesson for children with the Italian teacher. LUNCH A "light" lunch, served in the refreshments stand at the Camp grounds, consisting of: PANINI A BEVERAGE SALADS POTATO CHIPS FRUIT ICE CREAM ADULTS AND CHILDREN 3:00 pm Transfer to Porto Azzurro for a BOAT RIDE around the southern coast of the island, for a view of the grottoes, beaches and abandoned ancient mines. If we are lucky, we may even spot some dolphins if there are not many boats about. DINNER in a Pizzeria in Capoliveri Beach: Pizza and ice cream. DAY 8 - July 13th 7:00 am Breakfast In the morning transfer by boat and via private motor coach to Florence. Our transfer ride will include games and Italian songs with the children (and any adult who wants to join). On the way to Florence, there will a stop in Pisa. You will visit the Campo dei Miracoli, a beautiful place known world wide the Dome of Santa Maria Assunta, the Leaning Tower and the Baptistery. LUNCH: on your own in one of the numerous eateries the city offers. in Florence and onto accommodations in the hotel. 5/12

6 DINNER and a walking tour which includes some of Florence's best "gelaterie", first meeting with the Renaissance city's glorious past. DAY 9 - July 14th 8:30 am Breakfast 9:30 am Italian lesson for children with the Italian teacher. 11:00 am This morning you will visit Santa Maria del Fiore and the Gallery where you can admire many masterpieces of Italian and European Painting from XII century to XVIII century, the most extraordinary exposition of Renaissance Florence and Tuscany paintings. Academy Gallery, where you can admire the David by Michelangelo. City Tour with english local guide Scheduled: 9:30; Duration: 120min~ Walking City Tour. Galleria dell'accademia Scheduled: 11:00; Duration: 30min~ Arte e cultura. 1:00 pm LUNCH: on your own in one of the numerous eateries the city offers. City tour: The Old Bridge (Ponte Vecchio), Arno Embankment, Palazzo Vecchio... 5:00 pm Free time for shopping. 7:30 pm DINNER in Trattoria dell Antico Mercato Free time for ice cream. DAY 10 - July 15th 8:30 am BreakfastVisit the historical center of Pistoia, City tour Offered in Italian and English: the Dome of Saint Zeno, Baptistery of Saint John the Palace of the city hall. The tour ends at Collodi, whith a visit to the famous Park of literature named for Carlo Collodi, the author of Pinocchio, the world renowned puppet created by equally famous Geppetto. Visit the Museum of Carlo Collodi: the first editions of the Book. 1:00 pm LUNCH: on your own in one of the numerous eateries the city offers. In the afternoon come back in Florence and free time for shopping. DINNER: in La divina Osteria Final conversation on the evening before departure will require participants to review their experience in Elba. 6/12

7 DAY 11 - July 16th Departure from the airport is scheduled for morning departure, and arrival same day in the US. Lunch and snack will be served on board. FREE FREE Package price inclusions $3,900 per person cost (children under 2 years old are charged only airfare), includes airfare from LAX, bungalow/hotel stay, meals, activities, Italian lessons, tours and transportation detailed in the Program. Package price inclusions Transportation Flight USA Italy USA Transfer from Airport to and from Hotel via private motorcoach Long distance transfer via private motorcoach Transportation within cities, via buses and trains and walking Accomodation 6 nights will be in a comfortable camping/village situated at Capoliveri Beach. Each bungalow can house 3 or 4 or 5 people (1 or 2 family group); each structure has bathrooms, kitchen, satellite TV, air conditioning. Bungalows are provide with sheets and bath towels. Beach towels are NOT included. 3 nights: Three or four stars hotel based on hotel level (Bronze/silver or gold). BUNGALOWS AVAILABLE: There are 16 GRECALE accomodations Each GRECALE bungalow: 4 or 5 people in two rooms, 1 bathroom. There are 9 ZEFIRO M and LEVANTE accomodations. Each ZEFIRO M e LEVANTE bungalow: 3 people in one room + 1 sofa bed for children, 1 bathroom. 7/12

8 There are 3 PROVENZA accomodations. Each PROVENZA bungalow: 6 people in three rooms + 1 sofa bed for children, 2 bathrooms. There are also 2 ZEFIRO accomodations. Each ZEFIRO bungalow: 2 people in one room + 1 sofa bed for children, 1 bathroom. Breakfast and dinner is included daily (with water, other beverages NOT included). Touring Entrance fees to museums specified in tour Specialized English local guides for entrance to specified museums. The guides are certified by the Association of Professional Guides Security Basic travel insurance ACTIVITIES The proposed activities are designed and developed according to the specific needs of each group, for both children and adults. The group will have: a Tour Leader speaking English a Teacher of Italian It is necessary to have all the information about the group beforehand in order to prepare and organize the activities and the optionals. You can choose some optional activities: GOLF TENNIS DIVING MOUNTAIN BIKING HORSEBACK RIDING ADULT SWIMMING LESSONS 8/12

9 Prices for optional activities will be quoted once the number of participants is established. Price includes one beach umbrella and 2 beach chairs per family on camp site beach. Tour cost does NOT include: Room supplement for single or double in the hotel in Florence Optional Trip Protection/Cancellation Insurance Excess baggage fee Lunch and beverages other than water Tips and gratuities. Suggested fees are listed in the final price quote. Personal expenses: purchases, phone cards, hotel minibar FLIGHT Business class upgrades or flight deviations (from departure date/location or return date/location) must be requested and confirmed with the carrier. Any and ALL additional costs are the responsibility of the requesting participant/teacher. Info Capoliveri Capoliveri is a comune (municipality) on the island of Elba. Administratively it is part of the Province of Livorno in the Tuscany region, located about 130 km southwest of Florence and about 90 km south of Livorno. Firenze Firenze is the capital city of the Italian region of Tuscany and of the province of Firenze. It is the most populous city in Tuscany, with approximately 370,000 inhabitants. It is famous for its history. A centre of medieval European trade and finance and one of the wealthiest cities of the time, Firenze is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance, and has been called the Athens of the Middle Ages. The historic centre of Firenze attracts millions of tourists each year, and Euromonitor International ranked the city as the world's 72nd most visited in 2009, with 1,685,000 visitors. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in Firenze's artistic and architectural heritage have led Forbes to rank it as one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and the city is noted for its history, culture, Renaissance art and architecture and monuments. The city also contains numerous museums and art galleries, such as the Uffizi Gallery and the Pitti Palace. Firenze is also an important city in Italian fashion, being ranked within the top fifty fashion capitals of the world; furthermore, it is also a major national economic centre, being a tourist and industrial hub. In 2008, the city had the 17th highest average income in Italy. Firenze is known as the "cradle of the Renaissance" (la culla del Rinascimento) for its monuments, churches and buildings. The centre of the city is contained in medieval walls that were built in the 14th century to defend the city. The layout and structure of Firenze in many ways harkens back to the Roman era, where it was designed as a garrison settlement. Nevertheless, the majority of the city was built during the Renaissance. Despite the strong presence of Renaissance architecture within the city, traces of medieval, Baroque, Neoclassical and modern architecture can be found. 9/12

10 The River Arno, which cuts through the old part of the city, is as much a character in Florentine history as many of the people who lived there. Isola d'elba: Portoferraio, Porto Azzurro, Capoliveri, Marciana Marina Elba is a Mediterranean island in Tuscany, Italy, 20 kilometres (12 mi) from the coastal town of Piombino. The largest island of the Tuscan Archipelago, Elba is also part of the Arcipelago Toscano National Park, and the third largest island in Italy, after Sicily and Sardinia. It is located in the Tyrrhenian Sea, about 50 kilometres (30 mi) east of the French island of Corsica. The island is divided into eight municipalities, of which Portoferraio is the main one, the others; Campo nell'elba, Capoliveri, Marciana, Marciana Marina, Porto Azzurro, Rio Marina, and Rio nell'elba, are part of the province of Livorno, with a total of about 30,000 inhabitants, which increases considerably during the summer. The island of Elba is the largest remaining stretch of land from the ancient tract that once connected the Italian peninsula to Corsica. The northern coast faces the Ligurian Sea; the eastern coast the Piombino Channel; the southern coast the Tyrrhenian Sea; while the Corsica channel divides the western tip of the Island from neighbouring Corsica. The terrain is quite varied, and is thus divided into several areas based on geomorphology. The mountainous and most recent part of the island can be found to the west, the centre of which is dominated by Mount Capanne (1,018 metres (3,340 ft)), also called the "roof of the Tuscan Archipelago". The mountain is home to many animal species including the mouflon and wild boar, two species that flourish despite the continuous influx of tourists. The central part of the island is a mostly flat section with the width being reduced to just four kilometres. It is where the major centres can be found: Portoferraio, Campo nell'elba. To the east is the oldest part of the island, formed over 400 million years ago. In the hilly area, dominated by Monte Calamita, are the deposits of iron that made Elba famous. Marciana Marina Marciana Marina is a town and comune in the province of Livorno (administrative region of Tuscany, Italy), one of the most important towns of Elba Island. It is situated at sea level, with nearly inhabitants. There is a small marina, two small beaches and an old Torre Medicea, built to protect the city in the past from the frequent pirate invasion. The promenade going from the old part of the city (called Il Cotone) to the Torre Medicea has preserved the original architectonical and urbanistic features of the 18th century. 10/12

11 Pisa Pisa is a city in Tuscany, on the right bank of the mouth of the River Arno on the Tyrrhenian Sea. It is the capital city of the Province of Pisa. Although Pisa is known worldwide for its leaning tower (the bell tower of the city's cathedral), the city of over 88,332 residents contains more than 20 other historic churches, several palaces and various bridges across the River Arno. The city is also home of the University of Pisa, which has a history going back to the 12th century and also has the mythic Napoleonic Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa and Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies as the best Superior Graduate Schools in Italy. While the Leaning Tower is the most famous image of the city, it is one of many works of art and architecture in the city's Piazza del Duomo, also known, since 20th century, as Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles), to the north of the old town center. The Piazza del Duomo also houses the Duomo (the Cathedral), the Baptistry and the Camposanto Monumentale (the monumental cemetery). The Palazzo Reale ("Royal Palace"), once of the Caetani patrician family. Here Galileo Galilei showed to Grand Duke of Tuscany the planets he had discovered with his telescope. The edifice was erected in 1559 by Baccio Bandinelli for Cosimo I de Medici, and was later enlarged including other palaces. Pistoia Pistoia is a city and comune in the Tuscany region of Italy, the capital of a province of the same name, located about 30 km west and north of Florence and is crossed by the Ombrone Pistoiese, a tributary of the River Arno. Pistoria was centre of Gallic, Ligurian and Etruscan settlements before becoming a Roman colony in the 6th century BC, along the important road Via Cassia: in 62 BC the demagogue Catiline and his fellow conspirators were slain nearby. From the 5th century the city was a bishopric, and during the Lombardic kingdom it was a royal city and had several privileges. Pistoia's most splendid age began in 1177 when it proclaimed itself a free commune: in the following years it became an important political centre, erecting walls and several public and religious buildings. In 1254 the Ghibelline Pistoia was taken over by Guelph Florence, but supposedly resulted in the division of the Guelphs into "Black" and "White" factions. Pistoia remained a Florentine holding except for a brief period in the 14th century, when Castruccio Castracani captured it for Lucca, and was officially annexed to Florence in During the 14th century Ormanno Tedici was one of the Lords of the city. In 1786 a famous Jansenist episcopal synod was convened in Pistoia. Dante mentioned in his Divina Commedia the free town of Pistoia as the home town of Vanni Fucci, who is encountered in Inferno tangled up in a knot of snakes while cursing God, and Michelangelo called the Pistoiesi the "enemies of heaven". 11/12

12 19/5/2014 StudioArcobalenoTour Full day Special-tours According to one theory, Pistoia lent its name to the pistol, which it started manufacturing in the 16th century. But today it is also notable for the extensive garden nurseries spreading around it. Consequently, Pistoia is also famous for its flower markets, as is the nearby Pescia. Porto Azzurro Porto Azzurro is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Livorno in the Italian region Tuscany; it is on the island of Elba, located about 130 km southwest of Florence and about 90 km south of Livorno. It formerly called Porto Longone, and in 1557 Jacob VI Appiani, Prince of Piombino, granted Spain the right to build a fortress there. It was transferred to the Kingdom of Naples in 1735 under the terms of the 1725 Treaty of Vienna, and then to France in 1801, when Napoleon established the Kingdom of Etruria. Portoferraio Portoferraio is a town and comune in the province of Livorno, on the edge of the eponymous harbour of the island of Elba. It is the island's largest city. Because of its terrain, many of its buildings are situated on the slopes of a tiny hill surrounded on three sides by the sea. The town center is crowded around the small marina drawn in a natural cove. 12/12