Italy ~ Tuscany & Emilia-Romagna
Astounding beauty and cuisine await on this eight-night Italian adventure!
AHI Travel
800-323-7373
Rileigh Hageman
hageman.97@osu.edu
Trip overview
During stays in Parma and Cortona, you’ll be immersed in the alluring spirit, culture and heritage of Italy’s delightful Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna regions. From Bologna’s storied university and arched arcades to Parma’s lauded Pilotta Palace, charming medieval villages to beautiful country farms, these wondrous destinations will seduce your senses. Get a taste of local life while strolling through Vigoleno and Castell’Arquato, and visit Orvieto, perched atop a stunning cliff. Savor culinary favorites beloved around the world, including parmesan cheese, pasta and traditional balsamic vinegar. In Cortona, gaze at incredible artifacts in the celebrated Etruscan Museum. Along the way, sip locally made wines at a Tuscan winery and hone your cooking skills while learning to make typical regional dishes. Plus, ample free time allows you to linger in pretty piazzas or shop like a local in neighborhood markets. This small-group journey features an exclusive lecture series, first-class hotels and an extensive meal plan with wine at dinner. Get ready for unforgettable moments in Italy!
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Italy ~ Tuscany & Emilia-Romagna
Tour highlights
- Small group: Sized just right at 28 guests.
- Four nights in Parma, Italy, at the first-class Sina Maria Luigia.
- Four nights in Cortona at the first-class Villa Marsili.
- AHI Connects: Local immersion.
- AHI Sustainability Promise: We strive to make a positive, purposeful impact in the communities we visit.
- Complimentary travel mementos.
- Eight breakfasts, three lunches and four dinners.
- Welcome and Farewell Dinners and Receptions to mingle with fellow travelers.
- Tea or coffee with all meals, plus wine with dinner.
- Deluxe motor coach transfers during the Land Program with baggage handling.
- Enrichment by expert speakers enhances your insight into the region.
- Engaging excursions and PYJ | Personalize Your Journey highlight the local culture, heritage and history.
- Free time to pursue your individual interests.
- Tipping of drivers and personnel at itinerary stops.
- A personal VOX headset to hear your English-speaking guide clearly.
*Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Dates, itineraries, and prices are subject to change.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Depart for Milan, Italy
Day 2 – Milan, Italy | Parma
Day 3 – Parma
Day 4 – Parma | Castell’Arquato | Vigoleno
Day 5 – Parma
Day 6 – Parma | Bologna | Cortona
Day 7 – Cortona
Day 8 – Cortona | Orvieto
Day 9 – Cortona | Montalcino
Day 10 – Depart for gateway city
Preferred Travel Insurance
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Cancellations
All cancellations must be submitted in writing to AHI Travel.
- Cancellation received up to 121 days prior to trip departure will incur a $300 per person administrative fee.
- Cancellation received 120 to 91 days prior to departure will result in forfeiture of 25% of the entire cost of the trip per person.
- Cancellation received 90-61 days prior to departure will result in forfeiture of 50% of the entire cost of the trip per person.
- Cancellation received 60-31 days prior to departure will result in forfeiture of 75% of the entire cost of the trip per person.
- Cancellation received 30 days prior to departure to the time of departure (or no show) will result in 100% forfeiture of the entire cost of the trip
TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE AND RECOMMENDED. AN APPLICATION WILL BE SENT AFTER YOU RESERVE.
If a tour is canceled by AHI Travel before the date of departure for reasons other than Force Majeure and the cancellation is not caused by your fault or negligence, you will have the choice of accepting one of these options from AHI Travel:
i) transfer to another date of the same tour, if available; ii) book another tour of equal or greater value, if available (you will be responsible for paying any difference in price); or iii) book another tour of lesser value, if available (with a refund payable to you for the difference in price); or iv) receive a full refund for the land-only portion of the applicable tour
CANCELLATION GRACE PERIOD-Reservations made prior to 120 days before a tour´s scheduled departure date may be canceled within 7 days following the reservation date for a full refund. Reservations made within 120 days prior to a tour´s scheduled departure will not qualify for the grace period.
CANCELLATION OF TRIP OPTIONS-Purchases of optional excursions, pre- and/or post-tour extensions, additional hotel nights, private transfers or other trip options become fully non-refundable 44 days prior to departure. Air transportation purchases are subject only to penalties assessed by the airlines.