Ferrari, Fellini, and FoodFast machines, fabulous film, and fine food

Experience the food and culture of Italy with an MU travel program designed for alumni and friends!

May 6-15, 2018

You are invited to join us for the inaugural trip of our MU Alumni and Friends Travel Program. The trip package includes twin accommodations, round-trip air transportation, eight breakfasts, four dinners, and activities and transportation fees.

Join us on campus prior to the trip for a lecture on the culture and history of the region, a Fellini film showing, and an event featuring Italian cuisine.

(On front – clockwise from left) Parmigiano cheese maturing in warehouse (photo by Udo Schröter, Flickr.com); Duomo Cathedral (photo by Sergio Conti, Flickr.com); Laferrari (photo credit: corporate.ferrari.com) | (Top) Bologna from Asinelli Tower (photo by Rob Oo, Flickr.com)

DAY 1: Overnight flight to Milan, Italy.

DAY 2: BOLOGNA – Arrival in Milan airport. Meet your travel director and drive to Bologna, the gastronomic capital of Italy. To Italians, Bologna is known as “The City of Two Towers.” Bologna is known worldwide as the city of lasagna, tagliatelle, tortellini, and Bolognese sauce. Dinner will be provided.

DAY 3: BOLOGNA – A guided tour of Bologna. Highlights include the extensive town center, which is one of the best-preserved Medieval centers in all of Europe. Included is a visit to the Ducati Museum to admire the collection of Ducati motorcycles and some early non-automotive products. Dinner is on your own this evening. One suggestion is to try local fresh pasta with signature ragù sauce.

DAY 4: BOLOGNA – An excursion to Modena, a gastronomic center of Italy. You will visit a dairy that produces the local Parmigiano cheese, followed by a visit to a pasta factory for a presentation and some sampling. Continue with a visit to the local Ferrari Museum. Return to Bologna for the night. Dinner is on your own.

DAY 5: BOLOGNA – An excursion to Ferrara. This is a magnificent Unesco World Heritage site that beautifully fuses the Medieval with the Renaissance. Stroll through the picturesque streets to see many of Ferrara’s main sights. See the outside of the city’s impressive Castello Estense and visit the inside of the Romanesque cathedral. Walk through the Jewish Ghetto. Hear about the Este family, who ruled the city for three centuries and helped Ferrara to become the city you see today. Return to Bologna for dinner.

DAY 6: DOZZA – Drive to Dozza, a true treasure of the Emilia-Romagna region. Highlights of this include the Fortress of Dozza and paintings that adorn the facades of houses. Enjoy a wine tasting at the local Enoteca Regionale which is an association that promotes local wines. Overnight in the Dozza area.

DAY 7: RIMINI – A walking tour of the Republic of San Marino. This is a tiny country surrounded by Italy that is just over 24 square miles with a population of 30,000. After a walking tour of the Republic of San Marino, you will enjoy some free time before continuing to Rimini for dinner and overnight.

DAY 8: RIMINI – Spend the day at this famous seaside resort. In the morning, you will tour the historic old town that dates back to Roman times. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to go to the beach. Dinner is on your own.

DAY 9: MILAN – Morning drive to Milan. You will take a guided tour of highlights such as the spectacular Duomo, Galleria, and La Scala. Farewell dinner will be provided.

DAY 10: Transfer to airport for return flight to the United States. *Itinerary order is subject to change.

Itinerary*:

Tour Participant Deposits & Deadlines:Registration is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis once the registration form and trip deposit are received. Participants should register with their names as they appear or will appear on their passports. Methodist University will assess a $150 name change fee plus any additional airline charges for any registered participant who requests a name change in writing. Registration and payment are handled by the Alumni Affairs Office and may be paid by credit card or check payable to Methodist University. Register online at www.methodist.edu/alumni-travel or by calling 910.630.7200. ◆ Sept. 11, 2017 – Registration deposits due: $250 per person, plus $200 insurance premium (optional) ◆ Oct. 20, 2017 – 2nd payment due: $1,500 per person ◆ Dec. 15, 2017 – Final balance due ◆ For all new enrollments after Dec. 15, 2017, full payment is required plus any additional airline fees.

Standard Cancellation PolicyCancellations must be submitted in writing, including by email or fax. The date of the cancellation is the date on which Methodist University receives the notice. Payments cannot be transferred to another account. Insurance premiums are never refundable.

Cancellation Fees: - Before November 8, 2017 – Full refund less a $200 cancellation fee (insurance premium not refundable at any stage) - After November 8, 2017, but before January 26, 2018 – Full refund less a $350 cancellation fee - After January 26, 2018, but before March 7 – Full refund less a $1,000 cancellation fee - After March 7, 2018 – No refund

Note: Replacements for cancellations can be accepted until 100 days before departure for a $150 fee plus any incremental airline fees that are charged.

Dear Friends,

Debbie and I invite you to join us for the inaugural trip of the MU Alumni & Friends Travel Program as we discover beautiful Italy. We’ve planned an exciting trip with unique offerings that will entice even the seasoned traveler. You will have a full-time travel director and MU staff on hand to make this an enjoyable and stress-free trip. We look forward to traveling with you!

Sincerely, Ben Hancock, President

Per Person Rates:◆ Double occupancy room: $4,259◆ Single occupancy room: $4,709◆ Optional trip cancellation and medical insurance: $200

Included:- Round-trip air transportation (including departure fees)- Full-time travel director and MU staff while in Italy- Eight nights accommodations in rooms with private bathrooms- Eight breakfasts and four dinners- All the activities, entrances, and transport as per the itinerary- Tips for travel director and drivers- 24-hour emergency service during program

Not included:- Passport and visa fees (visas not required for U.S. citizens)- Beverages with meals- Extra baggage fees (one item of checked luggage is included)

OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL

ADVANCEMENT AND ALUMNI AFFAIRS

methodist.edu | 5400 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, N.C. 28311

For more information, contact the Alumni Affairs Office:910.630.7200 | alumnioffice@methodist.edu | www.methodist.edu/alumni-travel

Your Itinerary at a Glance:◆ 10 days and 8 nights in Italy◆ Departure date: May 6, 2018 | Return date: May 15, 2018◆ U.S. gateway: Raleigh/Durham International Airport (RDU)

Day 1 Flight to Milan, Italy Day 2-3 Bologna Day 4 Excursion to Modena Day 5 Excursion to Ferrara

Day 6 DozzaDay 7-8 RiminiDay 9 MilanDay 10 Flight to Raleigh