ITALY: Northern Italy Adventure

September 13-16, 2024

with Dr. Randall Smith (Program 240901AX)

$1,999.00 (including guided tours and hotels with breakfast daily)

Land Only: Your price includes driver, guides, meals as specified in program, entry fees to sites as required in program and all hotels with tips included for these covered items.

Day 1. Friday, September 13, 2024: Orvieto / Florence / Full Day Sightseeing

Today we're off to Florence, home of the Renaissance and birthplace of our modern world. We will stop briefly at the classic medieval city of Orvieto, a stunning sight! Passing through the incredible Umbrian and Tuscan countryside, we eventually arrive in Florence and get a panorama view of the Renaissance city. Tonight, choose some of Italy’s finest local cuisine, Tuscan specialties. Overnight: Florence (1 of 2). B

Day 2. Saturday, September 14, 2024: Florence / Morning Sightseeing / Afternoon at Leisure

With the art of Florence at our fingertips today we visit the greatest museum of Renaissance paintings - the Uffizi Gallery and the Accademia Museum featuring Michelangelo's David.  Don’t miss world class restaurants tonight! Overnight: Florence (2 of 2). B

Day 3. Sunday, September 15, 2024: Florence / Full Day Excursion to Venic 

Today we have an early departure, but it will be worth it! A trip to Italy would not be complete without time in the canal city of Venice, a favorite of romantics everywhere! Ride along a Venetian canal, visit St. Mark’s Square and the see the center of Venetian trade and power for centuries! Try a small self-made bacaro tour for sampling food before you leave the island! Overnight: Mestre or Venice area near airport (1). B

Day 4. Monday, September 16, 2024: Venice / USA

Depart Marco Polo Airport Venice to either US or connection flight (in Europe) to the USA.

TOUR CONDITIONS

TOUR PRICE as stated above INCLUDES accommodations, meals as specified in program (B indicates included breakfast, D indicates included dinner), all tips for group services, full sightseeing, the services of an English-speaking local guide (where necessary) and all entrance fees to sites as specified in the program as a site to be visited. All taxes and surcharges in effect as of August 1, 2023 are included. If additional surcharges or taxes are imposed by the airlines or governments, (including any COVID related surcharges) these additional amounts will be the responsibility of the passenger. This price is based on 20 passengers.

NOT INCLUDED are any expenses required for COVID compliance, personal items such as laundry; tips for personal favors; excess baggage and forwarding of baggage; transfers other than with the group; optional travel insurance.  

YOUR ACCOMMODATIONS are based on First Class (4*) hotels using double occupancy in a twin bedded room with private bath. There is a supplemental charge of $300.00 if you prefer a single room. Individuals enrolling without a roommate may request to be matched with a roommate. In the event that a roommate is not available, individuals will be required to pay the single supplement charge. All single rooms are subject to availability and may be smaller than normal twin rooms.

PAYMENT:

•   A nonrefundable deposit of $400 per person is required each participant’s place on the program.

•   A second payment of 50% of total cost per person is due five (5) months prior to departure.

•   Final payment is due to CTSP three (3) months prior to departure.

CANCELLATION FEES*:

90+ days prior…  non-refundable deposit

66-90 days prior…. 50% plus non-refundable deposit

0-65 days prior…. No refund

*All refund claims must be in writing to CTSP. There is no refund for any services not used.

TRIP INSURANCE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Insurance purchased within two weeks of deposit is the most economical, and may cover pre-existing conditions. 

ITINERARY LENGTH: Because airlines often change flight times and dates at the last minute, CTSP strongly recommends that if passengers are purchasing any connecting tickets they should be able to be changed without heavy fees or penalties.

If airline(s) change flight schedules, CTSP reserves the right to lengthen or shorten the itinerary accordingly, and whenever possible, you will be notified in writing. If changes necessitate extra overnights, you will be charged (per person, per night) US$150 double occupancy, or US$300 for single rooms (includes single supplement).

STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY

CTSP agrees to provide the itinerary described for this trip, and it represents the entire agreement between the passenger and CTSP. No changes or deviations are effective unless approved in writing and signed by an authorized officer of CTSP. Except as stated herein, no person is authorized to cancel, modify, or vary the study program arrangements (during the course) or to make any representation of warranty concerning the program.

All prices, itineraries, and schedules are subject to regulations and changes thereof by acts of Government, International Agreement and Airline tariff adjustments, rules and regulations.

CTSP reserves the right to change or withdraw the program, in whole or in part, at any time. In the event of a change, the sole exclusive obligation of CTSP will be to refund pro rata any recoverable payment received, based on recovered funds. In the event of rescheduling of the program due to unforeseen circumstances, the cancellation and refund clause will apply. CTSP reserves the right to refuse or to revoke travel to anyone who is, in the sole judgment of CTSP, incapable of or detrimental to group travel.

Except for the willful negligence of its direct employees, CTSP assumes no liability or responsibility for any injuries, inconveniences, illness, irregularity or incidental damages occasioned by circumstances beyond the control of CTSP, or by any person or reason whatsoever, including, but not limited to events such as strikes, revolts, wars, natural disaster, closures of airports or hotels, default or omission of any common or private carrier or the default, negligence, or omission of any by any third party providing services or facilities related to or included in this program.   

The commercial carriers are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time the passengers are not on-board commercial carriers. The passenger contracts, in use by all commercial carriers involved, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the commercial carriers and the passenger or purchaser of this program and/or passage and program operators assume no liability or responsibility in connection therewith.

ENROLLMENT in and payment of the deposit for the tour constitutes your acceptance of the Program Conditions and Statement of Responsibility.