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1 NAME: Taste of Italy 2016 TRAVEL DATES: June 21 July 1, 2016 DESTINATION: Italy # ADULTS / MINORS: # PAGES: 10 ITINERARY Monday, October 19, Tynecastle Hwy 184, Suite 4, Banner Elk, NC O: F: wendy@encoretravelltc.com NOTE: Airlines reserve the right to change flight times up until the time of departure NOTE: Airfare pricing and availability changes regularly and will change up until the time of ticketing NOTE: Airlines can charge additional fees such as bag, seat, carry-on charges and more, paid directly at the airport TASTE OF ITALY June 21 July 1, 2016 ~ Private & Customized max 20ppl Featuring Rome, Florence, Bologna, Padua and Venice ~ Pre Extension Naples, Sorrento, Pompeii, Capri available upon request Itinerary at a Glance Accommodation(s) 2 Nights in Rome, Italy 3 Nights in Florence, Italy 2 Nights in Bologna, Italy 2 Nights in Padua, Italy Private Customized Guided Touring Walking tour of Rome, Vatican, Ancient Rome & St Peter s Basilica, Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palantine Hill, Orvieto Cathedral & Underground, Walking tour of Florence, Fresco Art Workshop, Il Duomo, Accademia, Cooking class, city tour of Bologna, Tower of Asinelli, Full day to Ravenna with admission and guide, Farrara Castello Estense, Walking tour of Padua, Walking tour of Venice, all admissions, Murano & Burano Island tour & entries to glass blowing and lace factories. Private boat. Page 1 of 10

2 Day 1 Overnight Flight from CLT to Rome Tuesday June 21, 2016 Jet across the Pacific Ocean for a journey to Italy. Day 2 Rome Wednesday June 22, 2016 Welcome to Rome! Your Tour Escort - meets group in the Rome airport arrivals hall and accompanies them for the duration of their visit to Italy, manages their itinerary, and provides limited commentary Private Coach - arrives at Rome Fiumicino airport and transfers group to the hotel Walking tour of central Rome lead by tour escort - see Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona 3 Star Hotel - Standard Room, Rome, Italy Dinner Fun Fact: Rome was founded by twin brothers, nursed by a She- Wolf. The two brothers were named Romulous and Remus who were abandoned after birth. They were discovered by a she-wolf on the banks of the Tiber, who took them in and fed them. Eventually the boys grew up to found a city. But, like brothers, they had an argument about who would rule and Remus was killed. Rome was named after Romulus who became the ruler. Page 2 of 10

3 Day 3 Rome Thursday June 23, 2016 Guide - meets group in the hotel lobby and provides a full-day Vatican and Ancient Rome tour Private Coach - arrives at the hotel and provides full-day transportation in Rome Admission: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica Admission: Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palantine Hill 3 Star Hotel - Standard Room, Rome, Italy Breakfast & Dinner Fun Fact: Rome s Colosseum is a huge amphitheater located in the center of the Ancient City. At one time, as many as 50,000 spectators of gladiator games could watch public battles. The Colosseum was constructed between 70 and 72 AD and is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Sometimes the Romans filled it with water. Big boats topped with warriors fought it out in the water and were complete with live props like alligators. Day 4 Ovieto & Florence Friday June 24, 2016 Private Coach - arrives at the hotel and transfers group from Rome to Florence with a stop in Orvieto en-route. Admission to Orvieto Cathedral & Orvieto Underground Fun Fact: Orvieto is one of the most striking, memorable, and enjoyable hill towns in central Italy. Less than 90 minutes from Rome, Orvieto sits majestically high above the valley floor atop a big chunk of tufo volcanic stone, overlooking cypress-dotted Umbrian plains. Page 3 of 10

4 Day 4 Orvieto & Florence Friday June 24, 2016 Continue travel to Florence 3 Star Hotel - Standard Room, Florence, Italy Breakfast & Dinner Page 4 of 10

5 Day 5 Florence Saturday June 25, 2016 Guide - meets group in the hotel lobby and provides a 3-hour walking tour of Florence Admission free: Basilica of St Mary of the Flower (Il Duomo) Afternoon free to shop and explore Florence - lunch on own 3 Star Hotel - Standard Room, Florence, Italy Breakfast & Dinner Fun Facts: Nearly a third of the world s art treasures reside in Florence, according to UNESCO. In 1339 Florence became the first city in all of Europe. The Duomo has 463 stone steps, which, if you can climb to the top you can reach the cupola for a close-up of The Last Judgement and a sweeping view of the city.with paved streets. Day 6 Florence Sunday June 26, 2016 Admission: Fresco Art Workshop Admission: Galleria dell Accademia 3 Star Hotel - Standard Room, Florence, Italy Breakfast & Dinner Fun Facts: The Ponte Vecchio is the only bridge in Florence that survived World War II. Hitler said it was too beautiful to destroy. Gucci was founded in Florence in Florence is best known for leather and golf. Florence was the first city in Europe to have paved streets. Some streets can have one name at one end and a completely different name at the other end. Page 5 of 10

6 Day 6 Florence Monday June 27, 2016 Private Coach - arrives at the hotel and transfers group to Bologna Cooking Class with Lunch - appetizer, pasta & dessert Guide - meets group after lunch and provides a 3-hour city tour of Bologna Admission: Tower of the Asinelli 3 Star Hotel - Standard Room, Bologna, Italy Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Day 7 Revenna Tuesday June 28, 2016 Private Coach - arrives at hotel and provides a full-day excursion to Ravenna Walk through the medieval village of Dozza, known for its murals and colored walls Admission & Guided Tour: Museo Internazionale delle Ceramiche - Faenza Guide - meets group upon arrival in Ravenna and provides a half-day city tour Admission: Mosaics of Ravenna (Basilica of San Vitale, Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, etc.) 3 Star Hotel - Standard Room, Bologna, Italy Breakfast & Dinner Page 6 of 10

7 Day 8 Farrara & Padua Wednesday June 29, 2016 Private Coach - arrives at hotel and transfers group to Padua with visit to Farrara en-route Admission & Guided Tour: Castello Estense Guide - meets group in the hotel lobby and provides a half-day Padua walking tour Admission: Scrovegni Chapel Admission: University of Padua - Botanical Gardens 3 Star Hotel - Standard Room, Padua, Italy Breakfast & Dinner Fun Facts: Italians have to give part of their wages to the church. This is deducted before you get paid! There is no choice and you cannot give to another charity. Most Italians feel the need to eat pasta with every meal they then move on to steak or whatever comes next. If they do not eat pasta, they feel they have not eaten. Italians tend to buy the house or apartment above, below or beside their parents and live there for the rest of their life. Page 7 of 10

8 Day 9 Venice Thursday June 30, 2016 Private Coach - arrives at the Padua hotel and transfers group to Venice (Tronchetto) Guide - meets group upon arrival in Venice and provides a 4-hour walking tour of Venice Admission: Doges Palace Admission: St Mark's Basilica and Campanile (Bell Tower) Guide - meets group in St Mark's Square and provides a Murano & Burano tour Private Boat - arrives at St Mark's Square and provides a Murano & Burano island tour Admission free: Murano Glass Factory Admission: Lace Museo del Merletto on Burano Island followed by free time or optional gondola ride ( not included ) Private Boat - arrives near the restaurant and transfers group to the Tronchetto coach lot Private Coach - arrives at the Tronchetto coach lot and transfers group to Padua 3 Star Hotel - Standard Room, Padua, Italy Breakfast & Dinner Day 10 Venice Thursday July 1, 2016 Private Coach - arrives at the Padua hotel and transfers group to the Venice airport Airfare: Venice to Charlotte, economy class Breakfast Page 8 of 10

9 Encore Travel Service Encore Travel detailed travel planning, documents and itinerary guidance Meet & Greet at airports Detailed Customized Country Guide (Maps, Restaurants, Shopping, History, Customs) Accommodations 2 Nights in Rome Accademia Hotel 3 Nights in Florence Hotel Arizona 2 Nights in Bologna Hotel Internazionale 2 Nights in Padua Hotel Europa Transfers & Flights Listed Above Rome Airport to Rome Hotel Venice Hotel to Venice Airport Private tour bus with tour guide escort entire trip for your group only! Tours & Meals (as stated in itinerary) Travel Insurance Available Upon Request Not included Any airline imposed baggage fees Tips for drivers, guides, restaurants Spending money & shopping Passports must be valid for 6 months after travel Flights $ per person RETAIL PRICE ENCORE PRICE PACKAGE PRICE people $ $ PER PERSON, plus flight people $ $ PER PERSON, plus flight people $ $ PER PERSON, plus flight PAYMENTS Full deposit in the amount of $ due at the time of booking with Reservation Form Air deposit in the amount of $ Final payment is due 4/01/2016 Payment Schedule Available NOTES Itinerary is PROVISIONAL. We are not holding space on this itinerary. Due to fluctuating fuel costs, air prices may increase as we get closer to departure until ticketed Once the itinerary is CONFIRMED, a $50 per person service fee will be charged for any requested changes to air or land arrangements within 90 days of the departure date. Air prices are subject to change until confirmed and paid for. 3% Service Fee added to credit card payments Page 9 of 10

10 RESERVATION FORM Passport Information: A passport BOOK is required for all air travel by a U.S. Citizen when traveling in or out of the United States. A passport card is NOT valid for air Travel. Having the proper documentation is the sole responsibility of the traveler. Travelers who fail to pre sent the proper documentation will be denied boarding and will be solely responsible for all fines, fees, penalties and additional expenses. Travel Insurance will NOT reimburse a traveler for additional expenses if denied for not having the proper documentation. TSA Passport Info: Initial and Date: Visa Information: Many countries require a visa to travel in their country. Proper documentation is the responsibility of the traveler. The traveler is solely responsible for all fees, fines penalties and additional expenses incurred due to not having the proper Visa documentation. Travel Insurance will NOT reimburse for expenses incurred due to not having the proper Visa documentation. Visa Info: Initial and Date: Hotel/Resort/Transportation Fees: Some hotels, resorts, airlines, rail, car rental, transfers charge a fee on-site and these fees are paid directly to the establishment on-site by the traveler. Initial and Date: BOOKING AUTHORIZATION Passenger s Legal Names (as they appear on passports) YOUR NAMES AND DOB MUST MATCH IDENTICALLY WITH YOUR PASSPORT OR TRAVELING ID. Changes made after deposit will be charged a change fee! NAME DOB M/F PASSPORT# EXPIRE NAME DOB M/F PASSPORT# EXPIRE NAME DOB M/F PASSPORT# EXPIRE NAME DOB M/F PASSPORT# EXPIRE 3% SERVICE FEE FOR CREDIT CARD. CHECK PAYMENT DOES NOT INCURE 3% SERVICE FEE CARDHOLDER NAME CARD # CCID# TYPE OF CARD EXPIRES ADDRESS ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CELL PHONE # I AGREE TO CHARGE THE AMOUNT OF $ FOR DEPOSIT FINAL PMT I AGREE TO CHARGE THE BALANCE OF NO LATER THAN 90 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. TRIP PROTECTION IS ACCEPTED OR DECLINED. TRIP CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT OPT IN OR OUT. I understand that I m subject to penalties if I change or cancel the trip. I further acknowledge that Encore Travel is not responsible for changes orienting from the airlines, tour operators and/or hotels. SIGNATURE OF CARDHOLDER DATE Please fill out completely and return all pages to Encore Travel via wendy@encoretravelltc.com or fax to Please make checks payable to Encore Travel, LTC and send to Encore Travel, Wendy Snider, 2331 Tynecastle Hwy 184, Suite 4, Banner Elk, NC or give to Mrs. Shedoin. THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING ENCORE TRAVEL LUXURY TRAVEL CONCIERGE FOR YOUR TRAVEL NEEDS Page 10 of 10