Overview of Options to Purchase During Registration (Walking Tour, Academia Tour and Duomo Tour Included in Conference Registration Fee) Monday July 16 th o Carrara Marble Quarry Day excursion (110 euro/$130) Minimum 15 people Tuesday July 17th o Tuscany (75 euro/$88) o Vespa Tour (95 euro/$112) o Renaissance Awards Banquette (75 euro/$88) Wednesday July 18 th o Aperitivo/Cocktail (cost to be determined can pay at conference) Thursday July 19 th o Nice Lunch with members (25 euro/$30) o Uffizi Gallery Tour (52 euro/$61) o Segway Tour (70 euro/$82) Friday July 20 th o Nice Lunch with members (20 euro/$24) Saturday July 21 st o Nice Lunch with members (25 euro/$30) o Pitti Palace tour (35 euro/$41) o Bike Tour (33 euro/$39) Sunday July 22 nd o Full day cooking class (93 euro/$110) o Cinque Terre (104 euro/$122) o Venice (110 euro/$130) Descriptions of Included Events and Optional Events with Photos INCLUDED EVENT DESCRIPTION Enjoy the walking tour and Academia Museum as part of your CORPS de Ballet International conference fee What better way to start your time in Florence? A walking tour and visit to the Academia Museum would be the best way. You ve waited so long to see the original David. Why wait any longer? With an expert guide you will also visit the Duomo complex, learn the background and history as you also walk around the small yet action-packed beautiful city of Florence. You will be off on the right step to know where and how you want to spend the rest of your time in this beautiful city!
Optional events Carrara Marble Quarry tour Monday July 16 th Along the coast of Tuscany, there lies the majestic famous Marble Quarries of Carrara. The origin of Michelangelo s David, the Pieta, the Christus & 12 Apostles by Thorvaldson and so many other famous pieces in Italy. Come join an excursion that will take you through the complete steps of creating a masterpiece like The David. A jeep ride to the top of the mountain to watch the process of cutting the marble from the mountain. Then down into the work zone enjoy an exclusive and special invitation to go in where the first steps are taken to remove chunks of marble from each piece and then to the studios where the final work is done. You will have the opportunity to try chiseling with your own hands on the marble and in the end, will never look at a marble statue the same again. Tour cost: 110 euro/$130 9 hour tour (Min. 15 pax) Tour includes: A Stop in Pisa to see the Tower
Jeep tour Tour inside the workshops Tour inside the Studio Lunch Guide Lifetime Achievement Award Banquet--Renaissance Awards Banquette Tuesday July, 17th For our special awards night.., join us in the beautiful Borghese Palace. Dip yourself into a charming Renaissance Atmosphere by taking part in a rich banquet and feel like a true ancient nobility of that time. The dinner, fully served by waiters in costumes, will be accompanied by typical Renaissance music
and dances. Three musicians (Harp, Flute and Soprano voice), two dancing couples, and a jester who jumps around the tables, give you the taste and feel of the XVth Century Banquets. Event cost: 75 euro/$88 Dressy Formal Wear Start time 8pm, check in at 7:50
The full experience of Tuscany in a day Tuesday July 17 th There is so much to see in Tuscany, The Tower of Pisa, Siena where the Horse races take place, San Gimignano the city of Medieval Skyscrapers, the beautiful landscapes of Olive groves and vineyards and don t forget the food! Wine cellars, olive oil, breads and cheese. So much to see and so little time. This tour will cover all of that in one day! Tour cost: 75 euro/$88 (Adults), 70 euro/$82 (Students age 13-26), FREE (Children 0-12) 11.5 hours Leaving time 8am Tour includes: Luxury coach Free time in Pisa and San Gimignano Lunch in Typical wine farm Siena tour with guide and admission to the Cathedral
Vespa Tour Tuesday July 17 th Drive along scenic and silent country roads through the hillside of Tuscany on a scooter admiring the sights, smells and sounds of the Chianti Region. A comfortable van will take you just outside the crowded area of the city where you will begin with an orientation before heading out on an enjoyable picturesque and enchanting area of Chianti. We will then stop at the 17 th century villa, for lunch featuring Tuscan specialties with a little tasting of Chianti wines, and for a guided visit of their ancient cellars. Tour cost: 95 euro/$112 (scooter), 125 euro/$147 (vintage style vespa), 190 euro/$223 (double passenger vintage style vespa) 6 hour tour departing at 9:30am. Must have a valid Driver s license, must be at least 18 years of age to drive and at least 13 years to be a passenger.
Aperitivo on the rooftop! Wednesday July 18 th Join other members on the rooftops of our Grand Hotel Baglioni for a light Aperitivo (mini buffet and drink) to mingle with other members and relax a bit before the evening workshops. COST TO BE DETERMINED CAN PAY AT CONFERENCE REGISTRATION DESK
Nice lunch with Members Thursday July 19 th More time to network and mingle while enjoying one of the beautiful features of Italy. The Food! Cost: 25 euro/$30 Uffizi Gallery Thursday July 19 th Florence tour with the Uffizi Gallery starts along the tree-lined roads to reach the beautiful Etruscan- Roman village of Fiesole with stunning views of Florence and the Arno Valley. Heading back to the city we drive along the river to reach the Basilica di Santa Croce and it Historic Square. Then walk up to Piazza Signoria, to admire the Palazzo Vecchio and famous statues of Loggio de Lanzi, and finish in the Uffizi Gallery to see the works of Leonardo, Giotto, Michelangelo, Botticelli, Raphael. The list is never ending. The tour ends in the Gallery giving you time to continue as long as you please. Cost: 52 euro/$61 (adults), Free (children 0-6) 3.5 hour tour starting at 2:30
Segway is the fun way Thursday July 19 th Have fun gliding through the timeless streets of Florence on the coolest ride of the 21 st century. Have the time of your life while you discover all of the wonders of Florence. 30 minute orientation session at the premises of Segwey, then zoom along comfortably while listening to your guide on headphones. Cost: 70 euro/$82 3 hour tour starting at 2:30 Tour includes: Segway rental 30 minute orientation Guide Headphones Helmet Ponchos in case of rain Appropriate for anyone between the age of 14 and 70. Minimum height 4,75 and over 90 pounds. The staff has the right to decline accepting your child without any obligation to refund.
Nice Lunch with Members Friday July 20 th More time to network and mingle while enjoying one of the beautiful features of Italy. The Food! Cost: 20 euro/$24
Nice Lunch with Members Saturday July 21st More time to network and mingle while enjoying one of the beautiful features of Italy. The Food! Cost: 25 euro/$30 Pitti Palace Saturday July 21 st Enjoy a memorable visit of Palazzo Pitti s piano Nobile by admiring the splendor and the baroque opulence of the Palatine Gallery and the Royal Apartments. A professional guide will lead you through the private art collection of the Medici family inside of their last sumptuous residence that houses remarkable masterpieces by Botticelli, Titian, Rubens, Caravaggio and many other Italian and European painters of the XVth to the XVIIth centuries. Includes: Guide Entrance to Palace, Royal Apartments and Palatine Gallery Vasari Corridor external visit tour Earphones Cost: 35 euro/$41 (adults), 19,5 euro/$23 (children 6-12), FREE (Children 0-5) 2 hour tour
Florence Bike Tour Saturday July 21 st If you re looking for an enjoyable and dynamic way of sightseeing Florence, then jump on a fun bike tour! It will take less time than any walking tours, and you will ride paths never reached on foot and too tiny for a tourist bus! Safe and comfortable city-bikes with a guide for a fun and relaxing spin around town. Includes: Guide Bike Rental Liability insurance Helmet Ice Cream Bottle of water Cost: 33 euro/$39 (adults), 17,50 euro/$21 (children 6-12) FREE (children 0-5) 2.5 hour tour Departure time: 3pm
Families are welcome. Child seats and helmets are provided. Children 6-12 cannot ride alone but are provided with a child seat or tandem trailer bike.
Full day Deluxe Cooking class experience Sunday July 22 nd There are many, many cooking class options in Florence. But, if you want an experience that you will never forget and will enjoy in many ways, with beautiful views, quality, variety, and a full day of eating and preparing in a relaxed and entertaining way. This class is top notch! Take a nice bus ride, just 10 minutes out of town to an enchanting villa that was transformed all for the purpose of this experience. Beautiful views of the city and nestled in beautiful country. Skills you will learn: Fresh pasta making with traditional meat sauce Pizza making and classic Bruschetta Tuscan roast pork with roasted potatoes Tiramisu Enjoy Chianti wine and Italian Coffee Cost: 93 euro/$110 (adults), 90 Euro/$106 (youth) Due to uneven and steep surfaces, we are unable to accept anyone with walking difficulties or wheelchair users We regret that vegetarian or other alternative dietary requirements cannot be catered for Cinque Terre the Scent of the sea Sunday July 22 nd Take a trip to the Cinque Terre for an unforgettable whole day devoted to the discovery of one of the most amazing and enchanting landscapes in the world. See the five villages, hanging between sea and land. Starting with Manarola, the well-known village that houses the Via Dell Amore (The Path of Love), Tiny harbor and picturesque buildings clinging to the ravine. Then Riomaggiore with beautiful cobble stone alleyways. An enchanting boat ride to give you the beautiful view from the water reaching
Monterosso where you have free time to plunge into the crystal sea and sunbathe. Last stop will be Vernazza. Includes: Luxury Coach Guide Visit of 4 villages Free time to swim Motor Vessel Tickets (according to weather, if it is not permitted no discount will be issued) Lunch Cost: 104 euro/$122 (adults), 50 euro/$60 (children 4-12), FREE (Children 0-3) As well as comfortable clothes and shoes, it is recommended to bring swimwear.
Easy day trip to Venice on high-speed train Sunday July 22 nd Everything about Venice has already been said. Without luggage and hassle, it is BEST to see as a day trip from Florence! This 11 hour tour allows you to enjoy 6 hours in Venice, to breath in the air, see the water streets, see San Marco, the famous bridges, take a gondola ride, etc. Includes: Round-trip high speed tickets to and from Florence Assistance at the departure 24 hour Vaporetto Tickets (the water bus)
No tour leader on this tour. Maps, interesting details and explanation of things to see and do, with a map of location for the best place for Gondola rides will be included. Cost: 110 euro/$130 (adults), FREE (Children 0-2 No seat) Cancellation Policy All prepaid activities can be cancelled within 5 days of the event, and only under the condition that the conference attendee was unable to make the trip. If flights are delayed and cause you to miss any events, no refunds will be issued. Travel insurance is recommended to help recover many other expenses due to unexpected changes. Tips Tips are appropriate for guides on tours. Plan ahead to pay cash tips at the end of each event or segment (if activities are broken up). 10 euro for a full day tour per person, is polite. Couples 20 euro, and families 30+ depending on group and participation.