Brochure - Kalispell Chamber of Commerce

PRESENTS:
TUSCANY, ITALY
DEPARTURE DATE: MARCH 30, 2014
FROM
$3,249
AIR/LAND
NINE DAYS, SEVEN NIGHTS INCLUDING HOTEL, MEALS,
DAY TRIPS AND AIRFARE FROM KALISPELL, MT
Leave everyday life behind and escape to Tuscany! Known for its beautiful landscapes, its rich artistic legacy and vast influence on high culture,
Tuscany is widely regarded as the true birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, and has been home to some of the most influential people in the
history of art and science. Visitors to Tuscany come for many reasons. Many come in search of fine art, others to explore the extraordinary
countryside. Join us as we explore the endless opportunities that Tuscany has to offer.
For More Details and Reservations Contact:
Diane Bebee at Kalispell Chamber of Commerce
E-mail: [email protected] • Telephone: (406) 758-2803
TUSCANY, ITALY
9 Days
from
$3,249
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TOUR FEATURES
• Round Trip Air from Kalispell, MT to Italy via connecting flights
• 7 Nights at four star Hotel Villa Cappugi
• 14 included meals: Breakfast and dinner daily
• Deluxe air-conditioned motor coach as per the itinerary
• Four included tours: a full day tour to Florence, a full day tour to Siena
and San Gimignano, a full day tour to the Chianti Region and a half
day tour of Pistoia
• Optional tours are available
• Central Holidays tour escort upon arrival to Italy
• Baggage handling outside the secure area at the arrival airport
THE HOTEL
mpo, Siena
Piazza Del Ca
The Hotel Villa Cappugi (or similar) unites Tuscan tradition of the
age-old country villa with contemporary hospitality made of modern
comforts and services, to give life to one of Pistoia's most appreciated
4 star hotels. Large and elegant rooms welcome guests find the
spaciousness and services ideal for a leisure accommodation whether it is
for business or for pleasure. Terracotta tiled floors; wrought-iron
accessories and classic Tuscan style furniture give the rooms that typical
warm atmosphere whilst the Wi-Fi in all the common rooms,
the international newspapers, fax service and all of the other hotel's
efficient and exemplary services, place Hotel Villa Cappugi amongst
Pistoia's internationally acclaimed hotels. In the large, green garden that
surrounds Hotel Villa Cappugi, the guests can use our pool with an
open-air bar, tennis courts and foosball, unique for a hotel in Pistoia, to
work out and relax.
ITINERARY
(SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
Day 1 - Depart the USA: Depart USA for Italy.
Day 2 – Arrive Italy: Upon arrival proceed to baggage claim and after clearing
customs, you will be met by your Central Holidays representative and transfer to
your hotel to spend the rest of the day at leisure. For centuries, Pistoia has been
a charming medieval town rich of art and history. Good food, tradition and folklore
made this town one of the most beautiful pearls of Tuscany. This evening we have
a welcome cocktail and briefing at the hotel. Tonight dinner is at the hotel. (D)
Day 3 – Pistoia/Florence/Pistoia: After breakfast, you will transfer to Florence for
a walking tour with our local guide. Its striking buildings, formidable galleries and
treasure-crammed churches attest to the Florentine love of display. Its elegant
appearance and the skyline, with its russet rooftops and lofty domes, contributed
to give this city its role as an important center for culture and arts. See the
Cathedral, whose gigantic "cupola" is the symbol of Florence's artistic
achievements, the Baptistery (from outside) with its fine bronze doors adorned
with the famous Gates of Paradise, the Piazza della Signoria, the Academia and
the Statue of David. Enjoy free time for shopping or visiting some of the numerous
museums and art galleries. Tonight dinner is at the hotel. (B,D)
Day 4 - Pistoia/Lucca and Pisa/Pistoia - Optional Tour: Day at leisure or after
breakfast, take a tour to Pisa and Lucca. In the morning we go to Pisa to see its
incredible Leaning Tower, the bell tower of the 900 year old Cathedral of Pisa. It
is 14 feet off center at the top because of settling after construction was started
in 1173. Your visit of Pisa will also include a sightseeing tour of Pisa's Campo dei
Miracoli, or Field of Miracles, to see the Baptistery and Duomo (entrance included);
all fine examples of the Pisan-Romanesque architectural style. In the afternoon
we continue to Lucca. Lucca is a peaceful place with narrow lanes that wind
among the medieval buildings, opening suddenly to reveal churches, tiny piazzas
and many other reminders of the city's long history, including a Roman
amphitheater. This town is well known for its magnificent 16th and 17th century
ramparts, which having remained intact, encircle its narrow streets which are lined
with many medieval buildings. Then, we go to Montecarlo di Lucca at “Fattoria il
Poggio” for a wine tasting and snack with typical Lucca products. Tonight dinner
is at the hotel. (B,D)
Day 5 - Pistoia/Siena/San Gimignano/Pistoia: After breakfast, we head to Siena
& San Gimignano for our full day tour. Set in the most beautiful Tuscan countryside
of rolling hills, lush vines and gray-green olive trees, Siena offers much to see,
from the fine palaces that line the narrow cobbled streets and the superb Duomo,
to the celebrated Piazza del Campo where the famed Palio horse race is run yearly.
Continue to San Gimignano, a town of Etruscan origin. Built by noble families, the
fourteen remaining towers that lined the ramparts look like medieval skyscrapers.
Tonight dinner is at the hotel. (B,D)
Day 6 - Pistoia/Cinque Terre/Pistoia - Optional Tour: Enjoy the tour to the
Cinque Terre. We will arrive at “La Spezia”. Then we take the panoramic train to
Portovenere and the Cinque Terre "the five lands"; five medieval fisherman ports,
which developed isolated throughout the ages, as they could only be reached by
sea and remained architecturally intact. See how these five small villages are
Cinque Terre
suspended between water and earth, nestled in the cliffs overlooking the sea and
green hills. We will reach Portovenere and from here we'll proceed by train with
magnificent views of the coast. We will stop at two of the five villages for a visit,
and then return by train to La Spezia where our motor coach will wait for us to
go back to Pistoia. Dinner tonight is at the hotel. (B,D)
Day 7 - Pistoia/Chianti/Pistoia: After breakfast enjoy the tour of the Chianti
Region. The beauty of this territory, known for its wineries, lies in the perfect
equilibrium between the soft forms of slopes and their thousand nuances of color
and the crowded woods populated by ancient castles, secular parishes and
beautiful villas. You will visit Castellina in Chianti, Radda in Chianti and Gaiole in
Chianti. In the afternoon, you will stop in Greve in Chianti at the famous “Cantine
di Greve” for a wine tasting of the best Chianti Red Wines. Tonight dinner is at the
hotel. (B,D)
Day 8 - Pistoia: After breakfast we visit downtown to discover Pistoia, the
unknown pearl of Tuscany. We will tour Pistoia's main square, the Piazza del
Duomo, which is bounded by some terrific examples of medieval architecture,
including the Cathedral of San Zeno and its bell tower and the 14th century Gothic
Baptistery of San Giovanni in Corte. Adjacent is the medieval marketplace where
we can stop and shop for a while. In the afternoon spend your time as you prefer,
relax, do you last minute shopping and enjoy the medieval town of Pistoia. Tonight
dinner is at the hotel. (B,D)
Day 9 - Pistoia/USA: After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight
home. (B)
TOUR PRICE
Tour price is $3,249 per person, double occupancy.
For single occupancy, add $650.
Fuel surcharges and air taxes are included.
Fuel surcharges and air taxes are valid at the time of printing but
are subject to change.
Florence
Optional tours are available at an additional cost.
KALISPELL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
TUSCANY, ITALY
A000026
GROUP#: _____________
PLEASE PRINT— NAMES MUST BE LISTED AS THEY APPEAR ON YOUR PASSPORT
To register for this trip, please complete the form below and e-mail it to Diane Bebee at [email protected]
Passenger 1: ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ Date of Birth:_________________________ M / F
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PAYMENT METHOD & REQUIREMENTS:
Deposit: $500 per person at the time of registration
Final payment is due: 60 days before departure
Checks: Make checks payable to Central Holidays send to Kalispell Chamber of Commerce - 15 Depot Park, Kalispell, MT 59901
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TRAVEL PROTECTION
I want Trip Cancellation & Interruption Insurance ❏ Yes ❏ No (*)
The policy price is based on the total cost of the tour, including taxes. Insurance premium per person: $139 for tour costs from $2,001 to $2,500 / $159
for tour costs from $2,501 to $3,000 / $215 for tour costs from $3,001 to $3,500/$239 for tour costs from $3,501 to $4,000 / $275 for tour costs from
$4,001 to $5,000.
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(*) If no selection is made, insurance will be added to your booking and can be removed if advised to us in writing prior to final payment.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Cancellations with more than 61 days prior to departure 10% of total cost per person
Cancellations between 60 and 46 days prior to departure: 30% of total cost per person
Cancellations between 45 and 31 days prior to departure: 50% of total cost per person
Cancellations between 30 and 15 days prior to departure: 75% of total cost per person
Cancellations 14 days or less prior to departure, or no show: 100% of the package price
Note: A person becoming a single as a result in the roommate’s cancellation must pay the single supplement
I have read the schedule of activities for the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce Tuscany, Italy program and accept the Terms and conditions
outlined on our website http://www.centralholidays.com/termsconditions/index.html
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