Phone: +1 269-317-2239
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.viavitaetravels.com
6352 Trumpeter Lane
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
United States of America
V i a V i t a e T r a v e l s
Walk the streets of the city of Verona and become part of its history. From Roman times when the “Arena di Verona” served as the center of
all activity to times of myth and legend made famous by Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet”; Verona is a magical place! From the birthplace
of Amarone together we will traverse north into the Alto-Adige region and you will experience its unique wines, foods, history and lifestyle.
Tasting wine in the vineyards on the hills of the Dolomites , historical estates in Veneto, fresh-handmade tortellini… prepare to indulge in the
best the two regions have to offer.
Verona to the Dolomiti
The Journey of Life...
V i a V i t a e T r a v e l s
REMINDER: Space for this special journey is available on a first-come, first-serve basis and is truly limited. For more information or to reserve
your place today, please call Via Vitae Travels at +1 269-317-2239.
Your tour package includes
Round-trip airport transfers from Venezia (VCE)
7 nights in luxurious accommodations
7 breakfasts
1 dinner with local wines
2 aperitivi (small plates/bites with wines)
2 multiple course wine pairing lunches
3 multiple course wine pairing dinners
7 wine tastings
1 guided walking sightseeing city tour
1 guided walking tour of famous/historic Abby
Private deluxe climate controlled motor coach
All lodging, taxes, and fees
Included highlights
Select small group tour, 10 people or less
Lodging at unique 4-star accommodations
Wine dinners at Michelin star level restaurants
Private winery tours not available to the general public
Wine Expedition (wine tasting as we hike through the Dolomites)
Private hands on cooking class with personal local chef
Guided tour of Verona, city of marble, the Arena, and Romeo and Juliet
Education and tasting of all local and unknown Veneto wines
Visit, tour and wine tasting at Azienda Agricola Giuseppe Quintarelli (famous Amarone estate and producer)
Visit, tour and wine tasting at Elisabetta Foradori
Expert Italian-English liaison and local guides throughout the entire tour
Guided tour and wine tasting at the Abbazia di Novacella, second oldest winery in Italy and still a functioning Abby in modern times
Tour pace
On this guided tour, you will walk for about 1-4 hours daily across cobblestone streets, vineyards and a few hills.
Optional Trips (on request these can be added to end of the tour):
Day trip to Venezia (Venice)
Day trip to Padova (Padua)
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 - Overnight travel from USA to Venezia Airport (VCE), Italy
Day 2 - Arrive at the Venezia Airport (VCE) where your private trans-
fer service will greet you and escort you to our luxury, boutique resi-
dence in the center of Verona. Your afternoon will be free — allowing
you to relax after your journey, enjoy the city and freshen-up before
dinner.
Private transfer included
Welcome to Veneto Reception — Wine Aperitivo; overview of the wine and geographic regions we will visit on the tour
Gourmet multiple course dinner with wine pairing included
Day 3 - After breakfast we will enjoy a private tour and wine tasting at one of the best local wineries of the Verona region. After our wine tour and tasting our private
transfer will brings you back into the city for a guided walking tour of Verona with our local city expert. Experience and learn the amazing history of Verona, one of Italy’s
most beautiful cities. After our tour you will have time to explore the city and with dinner on your own.
Breakfast included
Tour, tasting, antipasti, and wine education included
Guided-walking tour of Verona included
Day 4 - After breakfast we will begin our day together with a private tour and tasting of one of the best and most famous Valpolicella producers: Azienda Agricola
Giuseppe Quintarelli. This is a very exclusive setting not open to tourists. We will return to Verona for some free time followed by an evening together for our private,
hands-on cooking class. Learn from our personal chef, who is an expert on the local Veneto cuisine. We will enjoy homemade dinner with the dishes we prepare.
Breakfast included
Wine tasting and tour of Azienda Agricola Giuseppe Quintarelli included
Hands on cooking class included
Homemade multiple course dinner with local wines included
Day 5 - After breakfast and check out we transfer to the Alto-Adige region. Along the way we will stop for lunch to enjoy the magnificent views of the Alps and Lake Garda
from its most northern point in Riva del Garda. After we will expereince and taste the Teroldego (indigenous grape from Trento Province) based wines of Elisabetta Fora-
dori through a private estate tour and tasting. Following our winery visit we transfer to our residence in Alto-Adige. After check in we will have a welcome to Alto-Adige
dinner together.
Breakfast included
Visit of Riva del Garda included
Guided tour and wine tasting of the Elisabetta Foradori included
Multiple course dinner with local wines included
Day 6 - After breakfast we will spend our day together walking the vineyards while tasting 12 different wines among the vineyards from a local Alto Adige producer. We
will enjoy an aperitivo along the way and multiple course lunch. The day will end with a transfer back to the residence and a relaxing free evening (multiple optional activi-
ties available) with dinner on your own.
Breakfast included
Transportation, wine tasting of all 12 wines and education of local Alto Adige producer included
Mid-morning aperitivo included
Multiple course lunch with wine included
Day 7 - After breakfast we will enjoy a private guided tour and wine tasting at Abbazia di Novacella Winery, the sec-
ond oldest winery in Italy. Together we will learn their history and taste their wines while visiting the grounds and
estate where monks still live today. Following the visit will be a multiple course lunch with local wines in the town of
Bressanone. Post lunch we will have free time to explore Bressanone on your own. Later we will return to the resi-
dence for a free evening (multiple optional activities available) with dinner on your own.
Breakfast included
Tour of Abbazia di Novacella winery included
Wine tasting at Abbazia di Novacella included
Multiple course lunch with wine included
Day 8 - After breakfast and check out we will transfer to Bassano del Grappa, where you will have free time for lunch, to visit the city and the experience the “Museum of
Grappa”. Our final stop will be at a beautiful estate and wine production facility in the heart of Prosecco. Founded in 1622, it is one of the oldest Prosecco producers in the
region. After arriving at our residence will end our trip together with a Farewell dinner.
Breakfast included
Visit and grappa tasting at the “Museum of Grappa”
Guided tour and wine tasting of Estate Prosecco producer included
Farewell dinner with wine included
Day 9 - Transfers to Venezia Airport (VCE) and departures.
PRICING AND RESERVATION POLICY
Trip Name: Verona to the Dolomiti
Occupancy: Double (Single Occupancy is available for a Single Supplement Surcharge)
Cost Per Person: $3,895
A $1,000 deposit is required to confirm booking and guarantee your place in this trip; half of the full tour amount due 90 days before depar-
ture; remaining balance due 60 days before departure.
Package is sold LAND ONLY (airfare sold separately). You are welcome to make arrangements on your preferred airline and enjoy the flexibility of arriving early or ex-
tending your vacation. Via Vitae Travels will be happy to assist with recommendations before and after but is not responsible for arranging travel outside of the scheduled
trip.
We reserve the right to cancel this trip due to insufficient registration. Full refund will be given if trip is canceled due to insufficient registration. Do not purchase independ-
ent Air Tickets until notified in writing that the minimum group size has been met and the trip will definitely operate.
NOTE: The information, dates, locations and prices provided in this document are estimates only based on currently available inform ation. Pricing and itinerary are sub-
ject to change.
PRICING DISCLAIMER: Every effort has been made to provide accurate pricing information. Operator reserves the right to correct promotional or pri cing errors at any
time, or to increase the trip price in the event of cost increases due to changes in trip fares, currency fluctuations, park-fee increases, taxes, fuel surcharges or other rea-
sons, unless you pre-paid prior to the cost increases going into effect. For more information, please contact Via Vitae Travels at +1 269-317-2239.
TRAVEL CANCELLATION POLICY AND TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN
Travel Cancellation Policy and Protection Plan is highly recommended. A vacation is your opportunity to relax, recharge your batteries and spend time with family and
friends. Unfortunately many things can happen that might cause you to cancel your travel plans or cut them short. Without adequate protection, you can lose your travel
investment. We recommend you purchase a policy with an insurance company of your choice. For extensive travel insurance coverage, we recommend a big-name compa-
ny. We do not endorse the following companies but for your convenience we are listing companies other travelers have used in the past: Betins, Allianz, Travelex, Travel
Guard, Travel Insured International, AAA (members only). You can compare insurance policies and costs among various providers at SquareMouth and at Insuremytrip.com (both
also sell insurance). In addition, you might want to purchase a Medical Expense and Emergency Assistance Benefits package, so you do not have to worry about getting the
care you need in case of a serious illness or injury.
Phone: +1 269-317-2239
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.viavitaetravels.com
6352 Trumpeter Lane
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
United States of America
V i a V i t a e T r a v e l s
APPLICANTS FOR PARTICIPATION ON THIS TOUR ACCEPT IN FULL ALL OF THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH BELOW.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND BINDING ARBITRATION AGREEMENT
RESPONSIBILITY: Via Vitae Travels and its employees, shareholders, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors or trustees, successors, and assigns (collectively “VVT”), do not own or operate any entity which is to or does provide
goods or services for your trip including, for example, lodging facilities, airline, vessel, or other transportation companies, guides or guide services, local ground operators, providers or organizers of optional excursions, good service
or entertainment providers, etc. All such persons and entities are independent contractors. As a result, VVT is not liable for any negligent or willful act or failure to act of any such person or entity or of any other third party.
In addition and without limitation, VVT is not responsible for any injury, loss, death, inconvenience, delay, or damage to person or property in connection with the provision of any goods or services whether resulting from, but not
limited to, acts of God or force majeure, acts of government, acts of war or civil unrest, insurrection or revolt, bites from or attacks by animals, insects or pests, strikes or other labor activities, criminal or terrorist activities of any
kind or the threat thereof, sickness, illness, epidemics or the threat thereof, overbooking or downgrading of accommodations, mechanical or other failure of airplanes, vessels, or other means of transportation, or for any failure of
any transportation mechanism to arrive or depart timely or safely.
If due to weather, flight schedules or other uncontrollable factors, you are required to spend an additional night(s), you will be responsible for your own hotel, transfers, and meal costs. Baggage is entirely at owner’s risk. The right
is reserved to decline to accept as a trip participant, or remove from a trip, without refund, any person VVT judges to be incapable of meeting the rigors and requirements of participating in the activities, or who is abusive to other
trip participants leaders or third parties, or who VVT determines to detract from the enjoyment of the trip by others. Specific room/cabin assignments are within the sole discretion of the hotel or cruise line.
VVT reserves the right to change the itinerary or trip features at any time and for any reason, with or without notice, and VVT shall not be liable for any loss of any kind as a result of any such changes. Ship schedules, port calls, hours
of arrival and departure, sightseeing events, special programs and guest lecture series (if applicable), are subject to change or cancellation. VVT reserves the right to substitute motorcoach transportation using hotels, inns or lodges
for cruise accommodations if necessary due to weather, water conditions or levels, other events of force majeure, mechanical or other conditions beyond the control of VVT. VVT is not responsible therefor and is not required to
compensate passengers under these circumstances. VVT may cancel a trip (or an option) for any reason whatsoever; if so, its sole responsibility is to refund monies paid by the participant to it. VVT, however, is not required under
these circumstances to refund the cost of any purchased travel insurance. VVT is not required to cancel any trip for any reason including without limitation, United States Department of State, World Health Organization or other
Warnings or Advisories of any kind. VVT is not responsible for penalties assessed by air carriers resulting from operational and/or itinerary changes, even if VVT makes the flight arrangements or cancels the trip. VVT reserves the
right to substitute vessels, hotels or attractions of a similar category for those listed in this brochure.
Applicants for participation on this tour accept in full all of the conditions set forth above.
NOT INCLUDED: Taxes; passport, visas and associated fees; personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls and Internet access; accidents/sickness, trip cancellation, and baggage insurance; gratuities to ship and hotel personnel;
optional sightseeing excursions; baggage charges on aircraft; local departure air/airport tax(es); airfare and associated local taxes, airport facility and security taxes and federal inspection fees not listed in the “Your Tour Package
Includes” section of the brochure; transfers and baggage handling to/from airport/hotel/ship on day(s) of arrival and/or departure if you are arriving earlier or later than and/or departing earlier or later than the scheduled group/tour
transfers(s); any overnight on land due to flight schedule(s); meals, alcoholic or other beverages and all other services not specifically mentioned in the “Your Tour Package Includes” section.
AIRFARE: Airfare is subject to change and availability and, depending on the fare basis, likely is nonrefundable. Your airline ticket constitutes a contract between you and the airline, even if purchased through VVT.
LUGGAGE: Luggage allowance policies are set by the airline and may change without notice.
PHYSICAL ACCESSIBILITY: All programs require physical independence and mobility. Any physical or mental condition that may require special medical attention or physical assistance (for example, the need for a wheelchair) must
be reported in writing when you make your reservations. Travelers must be able to embark or disembark motorcoaches alone or with minimal assistance from your traveling companion and climb stairs and step over raised thresh-
olds without assistance. Travelers requiring assistance must travel with a companion who will be responsible for handling equipment.
DISCOUNTED RESERVATIONS: Discount apply only to those reservations received in the offices of VVT in writing, accompanied by the required deposit, by the date listed in the “Pricing and Reservation Policy” section, if applicable.
In the event a “discounted” reservation must be cancelled, no “replacement” reservation can be substituted at the discounted rate. A “replacement” reservation is a new reservation and can be substituted only at the full-fare
tariff. Cancellation penalties may apply.
CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations for all or any part of the trip including Pre/Post Program(s) reservation(s) will not be effective until received in writing in the offices of SSW / SW. Should you have to cancel, the following terms will
apply: reservation cancellation(s) are subject to a $200 ($50 Pre/Post Program(s)) per person administrative fee from the time of booking through 120 days prior to departure; from 90 through 119 days prior to departure, $800 ($200
Pre/Post Program(s)) per person; from 60 through 89 days prior to departure, 50% of the published full regular tariffs; cancellations 59 days or less prior to departure, a no-show, or early return from the trip will result in forfeiture of
100% of the published full regular tariffs. In addition, any applicable airline cancellation fees, optional excursion cancellation fees and administrative fees may apply.
TRIP INSURANCE AND MEDICAL EXPENSE / EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE BENEFITS: We strongly recommend for your protection that you purchase trip cancellation insurance and medical expense and emergency assistance benefits.
In the event that you must cancel your participation in a travel program, trip cancellation insurance may be the only source of reimbursement.
RATES: Prices quoted are based on fares in effect at the time of printing and are subject to change at any time. On land and/or cruise programs, even after full payment , VVT reserves the right to increase the tour price in the event
of cost increases due to changes in supplier costs, currency fluctuations or fuel or energy surcharges and all such increases are to be paid to VVT upon notice to the tour participant of such increases. On programs which include VVT
purchased interstate or international air (which originates or returns to the United States), no increased costs will be passed on after final payment except for subsequently imposed governmental tax increases.
BINDING ARBITRATION: Any dispute concerning, relating or referring to this Agreement, the brochure or any other literature concerning the trip. Or the trip itself, shall be resolved exclusively by binding arbitration pursuant to the
Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. Sections 1-16, either according to the then existing Commercial Rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA) or pursuant to the Comprehensive Arbitration Rules & Procedures of the Judicial
Arbitration and Mediation Services, Inc. (JAMS). Such proceedings will be governed by substantive (but not procedural) Michigan law and will take place in Detroit, MI. The arbitrator and not any federal, state, or local court or
agency shall have exclusive authority to resolve any dispute relating to the interpretation, applicability, enforceability, conscionability, or formation of this contract, including but not limited to any claim that all or any part of this
contract is void or voidable. Please understand that by agreeing to these terms and conditions, the participant and VVT are waiving the right to a trial by jury.
ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT: By forwarding of deposit, the participant certifies that he/she does not have any mental, physical or other condition of disability that would create a hazard for him/herself or other participants and
accepts the terms contained in this Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Binding Arbitration Agreement.
V i a V i t a e T r a v e l s
6352 Trumpeter Lane
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
United States of America
Phone: +1 269-317-2239
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.viavitaetravels.com