CLASSIC ITALY FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN 12 YEARS AND YOUNGER H H H H

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1 CLASSIC ITALY FOR FAMILIES WITH REN 12 YEARS AND YOUNGER H H H H FIT The best months of the year are April, May, June, September and October however anytime in between late March and mid November is great to visit. Spring Break Period: Early Shoulder Season, No crowds and can be rainy. Easter Break Peak Season: Fairly crowded. Weather usually good but rain possible. Summer Break: High season, crowded on the coast. Great weather but hot during the day. Thanksgiving Break: Shoulder Season, not crowded at all. Can be cold and rainy. Christmas Break: High Season, no crowds but rain likely. In order to appreciate Italy s incredible art and historical heritage the ideal age to travel is between 5 and 18 years. DAY ONE Inbound Venice DINNER Morning arrival in Venice airport. Meet with our private English speaking assistant holding the Global CommUnity Sign bearing your name and transfer by private water taxi to Venice city center. Check-in to your hotel centrally located in Venice. Lunch at leisure Balance of the day at leisure to enjoy the romantic city of Venice on your own. Tonight dinner included in local restaurant centrally located in Venice (walking distance from your hotel) Overnight: Venice DAY TWO Venice At a.m. meet in the lobby of your hotel with your private English speaking local licensed guide to begin your complete private walking tour of Venice which includes: A visit to the Cathedral complex, Piazza San Marco, The Doge s Palace with confirmed reservation concluding at the Rialto district (approximate time for this tour is 2 hours) Lunch at leisure in Venice. In the afternoon meet with your private English speaking assistant and you will enjoy a Mask course in a local shop. You will learn how to prepare one of the typical Venetian Carnival Mask taking one with you at the end of the lesson. After the lesson the all family will enjoy a private Gondola Ride along the Venetian Canals Balance of the day at leisure to enjoy the town on your own Dinner at your leisure Overnight: Venice

2 WHAT S INCLUDED Tours, transfers, and meals listed in the daily itinerary Professional English-speaking guides All accommodations as listed Entrance fees for all mentioned activities Pre-trip packet containing useful information and educational materials for family members of all ages Optional half-day volunteering opportunity WHAT S NOT INCLUDED International and domestic airfare Tours and meals not mentioned in the daily itinerary Tips for drivers and guides Trip insurance Personal expenses Local Municipality taxes on 1,00 to 7,00 according with hotel category Everything not included in the RATES INCLUDE ASSISTANCE UPON ARRIVAL After clearing customs, an English-speaking Global CommUnity representative will be expecting you outside of the airport terminal with a sign bearing the words Global CommUnity. You will be provided a welcome packet containing additional useful documents and a briefing on your week. DAY THREE Venice, Florence /DINNER Meet in hotel in the morning with private English speaking assistant and transfer by private water taxi to Venice SL train station. Depart from Venice SL train station first class on Eurostar Frecciarossa Train arriving Florence Santa Maria Novella train station. Meet at the end of the platform with private English speaking driver and transfer to your hotel. Check into your hotel Florence city center Balance of the day at leisure. In the evening transfer to a local family living in town to enjoy a family dinner. You will enjoy a typical Italian family dinner sharing cultures and providing to children the possibility to play and spend time with local children. Return in hotel by private transfer after dinner. Overnight: Florence DAY FOUR Florence At a.m. meet in the lobby of your hotel with your private English speaking local licensed guide to begin your complete private walking tour of Florence which includes: A visit to the Cathedral complex, Piazza della Signoria, The Accademia Gallery with confirmed reservation, Ponte Vecchio concluding at the Santa Croce district (approximate time for this tour is 3 hours) Lunch at leisure. OPTIONAL: Meet your guide and witness yourself the restoration works at Palazzo Martelli. You will be shown the frescoes that you have contributed renovating in the ground floor of the Renaissance Building and learn more about the frescoes techniques as well as the restorative measures applied to give a new birth to the colors and shapes together with our local expert Balance of the day at leisure Tonight dinner at leisure Overnight: Florence DAY FIVE Florence, Rome In the morning meet with your private English speaking driver and transfer to Florence SMN train station. We have scheduled for you to depart from Florence SMN train station first class on Eurostar Frecciarossa Train arriving Rome Termini train station. Meet with private driver at the arrival area in the terminal. He will greet you, assist you with your luggage and provide your personal private transfer to Rome City Center.

3 PRIVATE TOURING This tour will be lead by expert English-speaking local guides and a private driver, who share the same sole mission to make the journey special. These dedicated traveling compadres are experts at what they do and make the entire process smooth and stress-free. They are prompt and professional but also fun and flexible. Check in to your hotel located in Rome at the famous Via Veneto area Lunch at leisure. Balance of the day at leisure to enjoy the town on your own and to relax This evening dinner at leisure DAY SIX Rome LOGISTICS Services begin in Venice with assistance from the terminal on Day 1 and end with drop-off at the airport in Rome on Day 8. This morning at 9:00 a. m. meet in the lobby of your hotel with your private English speaking local licensed guide & private driver with car to begin your private guided complete tour of Ancient Rome which will include: Arch of Constantine, Coliseum, Roman Forum & Pantheon. (approximate time for this tour is 3 hours) Lunch at leisure In the afternoon transfer with private car to the Gladiator School. You will visit the Gladiator Museum and enjoy a demo performance how the Roman Gladiator in the Ancient Rome trained and prepared themselves for the fights inside the Coliseum. Return in hotel with private transfer DAY SEVEN Rome /DINNER This morning at 9:00 a.m. meet with your private English speaking local licensed guide & private driver with car in the lobby of your hotel to begin your half day guided tour of the Vatican Museum which will include: The Sistine Chapel, St. Peter s Basilica and the Tombs of Popes. (approximate time for this tour is 3 hours) Lunch at leisure at the end of your tour. Your local guide will be happy to suggest a wonderful typical local restaurant. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy Rome on your own. We suggest that you visit: The Villa Borghese, with its lovely gardens and The Quirinale Hill. Tonight dinner included in local restaurant centrally located in Rome ( walking distance you re your hotel) DAY EIGHT Return Home or Extend your Trip This morning meet in the lobby of your hotel with your private English speaking driver for your transfer to Rome FCO Airport

4 RESERVATIONS To confirm a travel reservation, a 30% (+3% for processing fees) deposit advance payment (the Deposit ) for each reserving Traveler is required at the time of booking (15% is non-refundable) as well as a signed and completed copy of the Traveler s Agreement and Emergency Contact Form. A completed Traveler s Form is required for each of the guests (or their legal guardian) if under the age of 18 Final payment for the full Travel cost is due no later than 90 days prior to departure by bank transfer, check, or credit card (+3% for processing fees) For reservations made within 90 days of the departure date, full payment is re-quired when the reservation is confirmed CANCELLATION POLICIES 91 days or more prior to arrival: Can be canceled partially or entirely with no penalty days prior to arrival: 50% of the total booking cost 44 days to prior arrival: non refundable PRICING NOTES Pricing is based on children sharing a room with their parents IMPORTANT INFORMATION All hotels are subject to availability. All rates listed are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy, and valid for For single travelers, a single supplement fee will apply This is a quote and does not guarantee availability of services After completing the reservation, we will send you a pre-trip packet with a variety of information to help you get prepared for your upcoming trip. Your final itinerary will be sent once final payment is confirmed. CLASSIC ITALY 4 STAR YOUNG FAMILY PROGRAM PRICING These rates may fluctuate according to seasonality. CLASSIC ITALY 4 STAR YOUNG FAMILY EXTENSIONS 3 DAY AMALFI COAST $5008 $1432 $4443 $1543 ADULTS 1-2 PAX 0-3 ADULTS 3-6 PAX $2159 $1935 $ These rates may fluctuate according to seasonality. SNGL SUPP N/C $1426 $1628

5 Hotel Palace Bonvecchiati, Venice 2 Nights, Bed and Breakfast Hotel L Orologio, Florence Two Nights, Bed and Breakfast Hotel Rose Garden, Florence Two Nights, Bed and Breakfast 4 Star Extensions -- Amalfi Coast Hotel Mediterraneo, Sorrento Sea Room View Three Nights, Bed and Breakfast Classic Italy CommUnity Give-Back Opportunities: Meet your guide and witness yourself the restoration works at Palazzo Martelli. You will be shown the frescoes that you have contributed renovating in the ground floor of the Renaissance Building and learn more about the frescoes techniques as well as the restorative measures applied to give a new birth to the colors and shapes together with our local expert. The Palazzo or Casa Martelli was a residential palace, and since 2009, a civic museum displaying in situ the remains of the original family s valuable art collection, as well as its frescoed rooms. The palace is located on Via Ferdinando Zannetti 8 near the corner with Via Cerretani in central Florence, region of Tuscany, Italy.In the place where the palace there were the old houses of the Martelli family, since the twenties of the sixteenth century. In 1627, the area of this palace was aggregated after the marriage of Senator Marco Martelli and his cousin. Marco also acquired further buildings. Some frescoes on the main floor date to this era. Prior departure you will be sent a photo of the frescoes or painting you will contribute to restore along with details and information regarding its history to understand more about the background and the scenario where the artwork was conceived. Once in Italy, during your stay you will get the opportunity to visit the place where your artwork is held and possibly witness yourself the stages of work. Our local expert will give you a private short lesson about restorative techniques used along with logistics involved and deadlines. After the restoration works are finished you will receive a picture of the final result and report of the work. You will be involved in every single step of the process, from the moment we identify the artwork, through its restoration to the end of the works : practically you will adopt the artwork and your contribution will be essential to give it a new life and make sure it will be preserved for the future generations.