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"Grace's attention to detail on our group tour of China in 2006 ensured a wonderful travel experience. We more than got our money's worth! The accommodations were first-rate -- couldn't have asked for better! We are looking forward to what we know will be a marvelous trip to Italy with her group -- can't wait!"
-- Richard & Trish Solomon, L.A., CA
"Traveling to China and Australia-New Zealand in 2008 was great! As a father and daughter who live far apart, it gave us an opportunity to spend time together exploring new sights, enjoying each other's company and much to our delight building lasting friendships with the wonderful people who join Grace's tours. These were some of the best times we've ever had."
-- James Mann, Cambria, and Joyce Mann, Santa Monica, CA
"We have traveled with WISE & Healthy Aging to Australia/New Zealand (and China with Grace before that), and we could not have been more pleased with all aspects of our experiences. The planning, organization, and expertise that Grace and her team demonstrated was impressive. We also found that the high intelligence level of the participants in both trips was a contributing factor in our enjoyment of the sights, culture, and information provided."
-- Jim and Diane Christianson, Palm Desert, CA "I've done a lot of traveling, but I think the tour of China was one of the best trips I've ever taken. We saw a lot, we learned a lot and we had time to discover some of China on our own as well. The Land Down Under is BIG! The WISE & Healthy Aging tour of Australia and New Zealand was a wonderful introduction to the many faces and places of these fascinating countries."
-- Jeannette Hartman, Van Nuys, CA
WISE & Healthy Aging Travel
& Special Events Program
WISE & Healthy Aging offers exclusive travel and special events packages that are open to adults of all ages. These high quality packages are available at competitive prices, and benefit WISE & Healthy Aging. Make new friends and see the sights. Relax, the planning is already done for you!For more information, please call (310) 394-9871, ext. 440 or email trips@wiseandhealthyaging.org
Classical Italy
November 2010
Departs Mon., Nov. 1
Returns Sat., Nov. 13
(Tour organized by Grace Cheng Braun)13 Days: Tour Highlights
• Rome • Florence • Venice • Amalfi Coast & Isle of Capri • Italian Lake District • Pompeii Excavations • Orvieto • Padua - St. Anthony’s Basilica • Colosseum • St. Peter’s & Vatican City • Academy Gallery-Statue of David • Leaning Tower of Pisa • Lugano, Switzerland • Milan • Isola Bella Farewell Dinner • 5 Multi-Night Stays including 3 Nights in Tuscany
Tour Includes
• Roundtrip Airfare – LAX• 17 Meals: 11 Breakfasts, 6 Dinners
• Professional Tour Director
• Motorcoach Transportation
• Hotel Transfers
• Admissions per Itinerary
• Comprehensive Sightseeing
• Baggage Handling
• International Air Departure Taxes
Accommodations
11 Nights First Class Hotels ( 2 nights – Vietri Sul Mare/Salerno area; 2 nights – Rome; 3 nights - Montecatini Terme (Tuscany); 2 nights – Venice; 2 nights – Stresa )Itinerary
Day 1: Depart U.S.Depart on your overnight flight to Europe en route to Rome.
Vietri Sul Mare
Upon arrival in Rome, meet your Tour Director and board your motorcoach for a leisurely journey to the Amalfi Coast, a beautiful 30 mile stretch of Mediterranean coastline dotted with picturesque villages situated on steep rocky cliffs. Arrive in the seaside town of Vietri Sul Mare/Salerno for a two-night stay. Tonight enjoy a Welcome Dinner.
Meal - (D) Overnight - Vietri Sul Mare or Salerno
Today ferry across the Bay of Naples to the enchanting Isle of Capri, a royal retreat for 2000 years. Take a funicular to Capri town to wander the streets full of chic restaurants, cafes and shops. The town features sparkling white houses, tiny squares, narrow medieval alleyways hung with flowers and hillsides dotted with luxurious villas. Return by ferry and explore the resort area of Sorrento. Later reboard your motorcoach and return to Vietri Sul Mare/Salerno to enjoy an evening at leisure. Meal - (B) Overnight - Vietri Sul Mare or Salerno
Travel north to enjoy a Pompeii Excavations Tour featuring the Roman city preserved by ash and mud almost exactly as it was on the day Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD 79. Later arrive in Rome, the Eternal City for a two-night stay. Meal - (B) Overnight - Rome
This morning enjoy a panoramic Rome City Tour to see the Colosseum, The Arch of Constantine, Circus Maximus, Piazza Venezia, The Roman Forum and more. Also enjoy a visit to Vatican City and St. Peter’s Basilica which holds priceless treasures such as the ‘Pieta’. The afternoon is at leisure to explore Rome at your own pace. Maybe visit the Treasures of the Vatican Museum. Meals - (B,D) Overnight - Rome Day 6: Rome - Orvieto – Montecatini Terme
Depart for the wine-producing region of Umbria and ride a funicular to Orvieto, perched atop volcanic rock and best known for its Gothic Cathedral. Later travel into Tuscany for a three night stay in the popular resort city of Montecatini Terme. Meals - (B,D) Overnight - Montecatini
This morning a short drive brings you to the amazing city of Florence. Enjoy a Florence City Tour featuring a visit to the Academy Gallery to see Michelangelo’s awesome original Statue of David. Then view the duomo to see Giotto’s Belltower, Bruneleschi’s Dome and the Baptistry with its impressive Gates of Paradise. Continue to Piazza Della Signoria and Santa Croce. The afternoon is free in Florence to shop, enjoy an outdoor cafe and explore on your own. This evening enjoy a Tuscan Dinner in the scenic hills outside of Florence before returning to your hotel. Meals - (B,D) Overnight - Montecatini
After a few days of incredible sightseeing enjoy a day of leisure in the resort city of Montecatini Terme. Stroll the quaint pedestrian streets to enjoy the cafes, restaurants and shops. An optional excursion to the Italian Riviera will be available.
Meal - (B) Overnight - Montecatini Day 9: Montecatini Terme – Pisa – Padua – Venice
Today visit famous Pisa and stroll into the Piazza Dei Miracoli to see the Duomo, the historic Baptistry and of course, the Leaning Tower of Pisa. The tower is 180 feet high and no less than 16 feet out of perpendicular--an amazing sight. Then onto Padua to view the breathtaking St. Anthony’s Basilica. Continue to enchanting Venice for a two-night stay. Built on 117 islands with 150 canals and 400 bridges, Venice is truly one of the world’s most unique and romantic cities. Meal - (B) Overnight - Venice
Start your Venice City Tour with a boat ride to St. Mark’s Square to see St. Mark’s Basilica, the lavish Doge’s Palace, Clock Tower and the Bridge of Sighs. Later enjoy a Venetian glass making demonstration. The afternoon is at leisure to wander in amazement through this exceptional city and maybe take a gondola ride. Meal - (B) Overnight - Venice Day 11: Venice – Milan – Lake Maggiore
Today’s drive will take you to cosmopolitan Milan for a view of the famous Duomo, one of the most magnificent late Gothic structures ever built, and La Scala, the world’s most famous opera house. Then it’s on to the Italian Lake District for two nights in the resort area of Stresa, situated on one of Italy’s most beautiful lakes, Lake Maggiore. Meals - (B,D)
Today drive along Lake Maggiore and cross into Switzerland. Visit the picturesque resort town of Lugano, offering excellent shopping opportunities. Tonight enjoy a boat ride to your memorable Farewell Dinner on the largest of the BorromeanIslands, Isola Bella.
Meals - (B,D) Overnight - Stresa Area Day 13: Lake Maggiore – Milan – Flight Home
Fly home from Milan filled with wonderful memories of your Classical Italy Tour. Meal - (B)
Tour Rates
$3996 per person double$750 single supplement NOTE: $400 Int’l Air Taxes/Fees/Fuel Charges are included in tour rates but subject to change until paid in full.
International Tour Reservation Information
DEPOSIT & FINAL PAYMENT
A deposit of $500 per person is due with reservation form to secure reservations.Final payment is due 75 days prior to departure.
CANCELLATION WAIVER & POST DEPARTURE PLAN:
Payment of the per person Cancellation Waiver (waiver fee) guarantees full refund on all payments (including deposit), except the waiver fee itself, made for tour rates in case of cancellation up to the time & date of departure due to personal illness (medicaldocumentation required) or death of a member of the immediate family (official documentation required). If the passenger must return early due to personal illness or death of a member of the immediate family, payment of the waiver fee guarantees a refund for the unused services. Payment of the waiver fee guarantees your return air transportation utilizing your original airlines tickets with no additional supplement. The waiver does not cover return transportation costs other than return air transportation utilizing original airline tickets. The waiver fee is fully refundable until 180 days prior to departure. The waiver fee does not cover any single supplement charges which arise from an individual’s traveling companion electing to cancel for any reason prior to departure. The waiver is non-transferable and valid for each applicant only. The waiver does not cover any services such as airline tickets not purchased through Premier World Discovery. Post Departure coverage (Accident & Medical) is included. Brief description of coverage & benefits: Part A - Cancellation Waiver (Up to Trip Cost) Part B - Post Departure Plan: Trip Delay ($100/Day-Max $500), Baggage & Personal Effects ($2,000), Baggage Delay ($100/Day-Max $500), Emergency Accident/ Sickness Medical Expense ($30,000), Emergency Evacuation/Repatriation ($50,000), Accidental Death & Dismemberment ($25,000), Emergency Travel Assistance (24/7-Included). All Cancellations, Claims & Inquiries under Part A will be handled by Premier World Discovery. All Claims & Inquiries under Part B will be handled by the Plan B Administrator, BerkelyCare, Ltd. Full policy details available. Please note that your cancelled check or credit card statement will serve as your receipt for the policy. Cancellation Waiver & Post Departure Plan - $235 per person CANCELLATION FEES:
Cancellations not covered by the waiver or if the waiver is not purchased, are subject to the following per person fees:
- Cancel more than 180 days prior to departure: Full Refund
- Cancel 179-75 days prior to departure: Deposit or Waiver is Retained
- Cancel 74-45 days prior to departure: 25% of total price
- Cancel 44-15 days prior to departure: 50% of total price
- Cancel 14 days or less prior to departure/no shows: No refunds
RESPONSIBILITY:
Premier World Tours LLC dba Premier World Discovery, whose vouchers are used by respective agents for the passenger in all matters pertaining to hotel accommodations, sightseeing tours and transportation, hold themselves free of responsibility for any damages occasioned from any cause whatsoever. Premier World Discovery will not be responsible for any damages or inconvenience caused by late arrivals, departures and change of schedule or other conditions nor will they be responsible for any act, omission, or event during the time the passenger is not on board their conveyance. The passage contract in use by the airline concerned, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the airline and the purchaser of these tours, and/or passenger. Premier World Discovery does not hold any responsibility for the conduct of any of its members, hotel, motorcoach, cruiseline, train or airline personnel. Itinerary and hotels are subject to change. CST #2048841-40 PASSPORT INFORMATION:
A valid passport is required for this tour and is the responsibility of each passenger. Passports should be valid for up to six (6) months beyond the travel dates. All names must be submitted to WISE & Healthy Aging exactly as they appear on passenger passports.
Past Events
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Sunday Matinee, October 18, 2009
