Extend your learning into the cities of Italy, as you explore highlights of this beloved

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2 Extend your learning into the cities of Italy, as you explore highlights of this beloved country. Study world history, art & architecture, religion, language and culture as you travel from Rome to Florence to Venice, with cities in-between. Classroom teachings will come alive around every corner, enriching students understanding of the foundations of Western Civilization. You re Mestre Venice Arrival Departure certain to revel in the Roman ruins, the Renaissance masterpieces, the pizzas and pasta! We ll attend Sunday morning Pisa Montecatini Florence Siena worship service in Rome and participate in a service project in Montecatini. Andiamo! Rome Tour Cost March 27 - April 3, 2015 $2,930 per person, double occupancy, from Chicago with registration by November 1, 2014 April 3 - April 10, 2015 $3,160 per person, double occupancy, from Chicago with registration by November 1, 2014 After November 1, the tour cost increases by $100 Register online at Tour Highlights Colosseum Roman Forum St. Peter s Basilica Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Pantheon Siena Guided tour of Florence Michelangelo s David Service project in Montecatini The Leaning Tour of Pisa Guided tour of Venice Doges Palace St. Mark s Basilica

3 Led by: Name School Name Address City, State, Zip Phone Tour Program (Meals included: B=breakfast, D=dinner) Friday Departure Today we start our Italian adventure! We meet at the airport for check-in and board the plane for our transatlantic flight. We sit back, relax, and enjoy the flight. (D-in flight) Saturday Rome Arriving in Rome, we ll go through customs, then meet our tour manager and motorcoach driver. Once in the heart of the city we ll stop for lunch before visiting ancient Rome. From Palatine Hill, we see relics left from the height of Roman influence. Our tour takes us to the Colosseum, the Arch of Constantine and the Roman Forum. We then go to the hotel for check-in and a group dinner. The evening is free to rest and recover from the flight. (B-in flight, D) Sunday Rome After breakfast, we head to St. Peter s Basilica for Sunday Mass. This holy space has been a place of worship since the 4th century. After the service there will be time for lunch before seeing more of Rome. This afternoon we will visit the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps. These architectural monuments dating from Classical Rome to the Renaissance showcase the wealth, beauty and prestige of Rome. (B, D) On left: Rialto Bridge in Venice From top: Roman Forum, Arch of Constantine, interior of St. Peter s Basilica, Sienna

4 Monday Rome, Siena, Montecatini Heading back to the Vatican, we have a guided tour of the museums, St. Peter s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel. After a quick lunch we board the motorcoach, heading north to Tuscany. On our way we stop in Siena, where the picturesque gothic brick city center is a UNESCO World Heritage site. After a guided tour of the town, we meet for a group dinner before continuing to Montecatini Terme, where we check in for a two-night stay. (B, D) Tuesday Florence, Montecatini This morning we take the short drive to Florence. Here we have a guided walking tour of this artfilled city and visit the Galleria dell Accademia to see Michelangelo s famous David sculpture. After a full day, we head back to Montecatini in time to participate in Santa Maria Assunta s Caritas Service. This church runs a shelter for the poor, providing meals and a place to sleep. We have planned to help with their evening meal before partaking in our group dinner. (B, D) Wednesday Pisa, Mestre Our day s agenda starts after breakfast with a drive to the city famous for its leaning tower. In Pisa, we visit its white marble cathedral, and see the baptistery and campanile (leaning tower). From there we head north for Mestre, stopping along the way for lunch. Arriving just outside of Venice, we ll check into the hotel for our final two nights. (B, D) Thursday Venice, Mestre Today we take a quick train ride into the island city of Venice. We ll have a guided walking tour that includes a visit to the Doges Palace and St. Mark s Basilica. The rest of the day is open for sight-seeing and souvenir shopping. Our farewell dinner will be in Venice before we head back to the mainland. (B,D) Friday Return All too soon, it is time to return home. After an early morning check-out, we transfer to the airport for our return flights. (B) From top: Florence, Pisa, Doges Palace in Venice th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI GO WITTE groups@wittetravel.com wittetours.com

5 Offered exclusively to members of Christian Schools International, this tour is designed to deliver you and your students the best of Italy, while leveraging larger group pricing and providing the confidence and comfort of working with Witte. for Members of Your Trip Includes Air Transportation including all current airline taxes, security fees and fuel surcharges via a regularly scheduled air carrier. Land Transportation for the complete itinerary by deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach. Accommodations in superior tourist- and moderate first-class hotels. The tour cost is based on two students sharing a room and single occupancy for the teacher. Breakfast and Dinner Daily. A Multilingual European Tour Manager from arrival until departure, assisted by local guides. All Sightseeing and Admission Fees in accordance with the itinerary. All Tipping and Taxes on tour services, including tipping to the tour managers, motorcoach drivers and local guides, as well as all hotel, local government and airport taxes. Backpack and Study Materials prepared for your destination, including ideas for incorporating faith into your travel. Price The price in the brochure is based on a departure from Chicago. We will be pleased to provide a quotation for alternate cities or dates. Complimentary Trip Credit is calculated on a straight 10:1 ratio meaning you ll get partial credit for every student that travels! (If you only get 9 students this year, you still get 90% of your trip paid for!) Pricing is based on an exchange rate of $1.39 to Please note that airlines, land arrangements suppliers and governments may impose additional fees, fuel surcharges or taxes after the tour is advertised and participants are registered. Such changes may result in an increase in the tour cost. It may also be necessary to increase the tour cost due to exchange rate fluctuations. Before passing on an increase, Witte Travel will use its best efforts to keep the amount to a minimum; and we will discuss the options with you. Not included in the cost Passports, airline luggage fees, optional travel protection plan (including luggage and trip cancellation coverage), optional excursions, independent sightseeing, lunches, beverages with dinner, and any other items not mentioned as included.

6 Registration We will provide 50 copies of a customized brochure for you to distribute to prospective travelers, along with posters and PowerPoint materials if desired. We will also provide a.pdf version of your brochure for ing or to place on your website. All registration will be done online via a dedicated tour webpage. Travel Documents We provide a document wallet for each member of your group including the finalized tour itinerary, hotel list, passenger list, flight schedules with easy-to-follow departure instructions, and luggage tags. 24/7 Availability No matter where in the world you find yourself, and whatever travel experience may arise, a Witte Travel & Tours professional will either be standing next to you or is a simple phone call away, ready and able to get you on your way. Deposit and Payments Schedule: Deposit of $500 with application by November 1, Payment of $1500 by January 1, Balance due by February 15, Credit Cards. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. Cancellation and Refunds. If individual group members need to cancel, penalties will be based on the date we receive their written notice, as follows: More than 120 days before departure... $100 Between 120 and 91 days before departure... $175 Between 90 and 61 days before departure... $325 Between 60 and 31 days before departure... $ or fewer days before departure...no refund The above penalties apply to the cost of the land arrangements. Group members who cancel after tickets are issued (45 days prior to departure) will also forfeit the total airfare th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI GO WITTE groups@wittetravel.com wittetours.com