Global Sports Academy August 15-23, 2017 Malvern Prep Tour Italy Tour Milán, Venice, Como Lake Global Sports Academy Roy Blumenthal- Founder and President info@globalsportsacademyus.com (610) 742-5000
Tuesday August 15, 2017 - DAY 1 - USA Gather at Airport and board your connecting transatlantic flight to Italy. Enjoy meals and snacks in route and arrive the next morning with a grand time of sightseeing, touring, fun and exploring ahead United Airlines from Newark, NJ to Milan, Italy (arrives morning of 8/16) Wednesday August 16, 2017 - DAY 2 - MILAN COMO This morning you will arrive in Milan, Italy and be greeted by your tour manager who will stay with you all time long and after collecting your luggage you will immediate departure to city where you will be taken on an orientation tour including a visit to the famous Duomo. Upon your conclusion, we will transfer to Casa Milan and visit: an experience that allows you to live the emotions of AC Milan's 115 years of history with the present of a modern multimedia-oriented club. You will have free time to have another glimpse on your own before transferring to your reserved hotel in Como area and accommodation into your rooms. This evening gather together for a Welcome dinner at hotel s restaurant Thursday August 17, 2017 - DAY 3 LAKE COMO training session with a local Italian professional coaching staff until late morning and then we will return back for a light lunch at hotel s restaurant before we go and enjoy an unforgettable 3 hours cruise on Como Lake. Stop in Bellagio best known as the pearl of the lake for its beautiful landscapes and then back to old town center and free time to enjoy the city at your own pace. Dinner at hotel s restaurant Friday August 18, 2017 - DAY 4 LAKE COMO This afternoon you will have a few hours of free time to walk the city downtown for shopping, relax or extra sightseeing before we gather for the first friendly match at a local soccer field. Pizza dinner at the clubhouse restaurant or at a local restaurant Game One vs. TBD
Saturday August 19, 2017 - DAY 5 VENICE Following breakfast you will be taken to one of the beautiful cities in the world: Venice. Upon your arrival you will be transferred down the Grand Canal to San Marco Square. Once there you ll start a walking guided visit across the main attractions and admire its hidden treasures nestled amid charming squares, bridges and narrow streets. Prepare to be enchanted by the world s most romantic city as you wander through picturesque cobblestone alleyways. Your guide will point out all the highlights of Venice, from Piazza San Marco (St Mark s Square) to the Rialto Bridge. After your tour you will have free time free time to relax and enjoy Venice. Dinner at hotel s restaurant Sunday August 20, 2017 - DAY 6 LAKE COMO and then we will return back for a light lunch at hotel s restaurant. This afternoon you will have a few hours of free time to walk the city downtown for shopping, relax or extra sightseeing before we gather for our second friendly match against a local team. Dinner at the hotel or at a local restaurant Game Two vs. TBD Monday August 21, 2017 - DAY 7 COMO LUGANO After we will leave the lakeside area and travel over the border and have a guided tour of Lugano, aka the Monte Carlo of Switzerland. Located on a lake of the same name, Lugano is an Italian-speaking Swiss town and favorite vacation spot for affluent Europeans Free time for lunch and to have a glimpse of the surroundings on your own we gather for our third friendly match against a local team. Dinner at the hotel or at a local restaurant Game Three vs. TBD
Tuesday August 22, 2017 - DAY 8 TURIN Then we will depart to Turin and visit of the huge Juventus Stadium and of its soccer Museum: Juventus Stadium houses the Juventus museum, which highlights the history of the club. On top of that you will also have access to the dressing rooms, players tunnel and media areas. After the tour you will have free time in the city center on your own and it s off a Farewell dinner at a local restaurant Wednesday August 23, 2017 - DAY 9 MILAN - USA All good things must come to an end! This morning transfer to the airport to board your transatlantic jet returning you to the U.S.A. Arrive later this afternoon with many unforgettable memories. United Airlines from Milan, Italy to Newark, NJ (arrives same day) Hotel Hotel Leonardo da Vinci. http://www.hotelleonardodavinci.com/ The Hotel Leonardo da Vinci is situated in Erba, a small city in Brianza. This strategical position is the ideal solution for those who wish to stay in a peaceful location yet remain close to the most important tourist areas and business centers. Milano, the Fiera Milano Rho exhibition center, Lecco and Como are all easily accessible and nearby one also finds the Lariane Mountains and Valtellina. The Conti family and staff, will receive you with cordial elegance and strive to make your stay an unforgettable experience. The Restaurant "Il Cenacolo" awaits you to taste the genuine freshness of its products accompanied by an extensive wine list. The restaurant, open every day, is the perfect place for a dinner dance, wedding celebrations, anniversaries or refined business meetings. The itinerary and tour is not intended to be a scripted event but rather a time for the student athlete to explore and experience a different culture in their own way and time.
About Global Sports Academy Global Sports Academy is an organization created to arrange athletic competition between equally matched teams at all levels. To "Promote International Goodwill" and a better understanding between nations through sports is our major goal. With Global Sports Academy you will experience the thrill of international sports competition, attend cultural events and see the historical sites of the world. Global Sports Academy ( GSA ) has been participating in domestic and international competition since 1991. It was initially established to provide athletes overseas playing opportunities in Ice Hockey and it has grown to support a total of 12 different sports that compete in 25 different countries. In 1991, the organization was incorporated with its mission to create and arrange athletic competition between equally matched teams at all levels internationally. To "Promote International Goodwill" and a better understanding between nations through sports is the major goal. Education, Good Will and Sportsmanship through Sports Tour Package Includes the Following: Tour manager and driver expenses City entries fee, land taxes Full time private deluxe bus service available 8/9 hours a day Full time experienced bilingual tour manager at your disposal during the whole stay 7 nights, from 16th to 23rd August 2017, in Como area at hotel 03***stars superior o Daily buffet breakfast at hotel s restaurant o Light lunch after each training session o Dinner when stated on the Itinerary Half day guided tour of: Milan, Venice and Lugano Ticket entry for CasaMilan 3 hours boat cruise on Como Lake with guided tour Boat Transfer from Tronchetto to St. Mark s Square one way through the Grand Canal Tour of Juventus Stadium 3 friendly games vs. soccer local teams 4 training sessions with your own coaching staff Not included: All Lunches (except those included after training sessions) Drinks at dinners (even tap water is not included) Tips Extra activities and everything indicated as optional, not included Insurance Everything not specified in the above inclusions The itinerary and tour is not intended to be a scripted event but rather a time for the student athlete to explore and experience a different culture in their own way and time.