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Italy Tour autumn 2017

ABOUT EXCURSION • $4,520 + AIRFARE

(Excursion cost is per/person)

Autumn in Italy! On this special journey through Northern Italy, discover the true magic of the Italian culture and people, eat amazing food, capture amazing images, and explore the greatest cities that will take your breath away. This is a unique opportunity to be led with local knowledge during the peak of fall, learn photography, and gain travel skills while on your intimate Italian expedition (group size: Limited to 6 people). Single supplement: additional $1,750.

This is especially unique because your American guide, Adam DeSerio, has actually lived in Italy and can speak the language, providing you an inside local perspective – something very special compared to most other excursions.

We will begin in Venice on the Northeast Coast of Italy, and conclude in Central Italy among the mighty ruins of Rome. Bring home amazing photographs and memories of a lifetime. For more details, view Full Itinerary.

 

WHO THIS TRIP IS FOR:

This small-group excursion is intended for people looking to truly experience all the wonderful aspects Italy has to offer. Photographically, this is perfect for everyone from amateur to professional – from iPhone to top level camera equipment. Adam will be teaching photography techniques to better capture all the beautiful places in Italy, both working with the group as a whole as well as individually.

There will also be a good balance of culture and tradition, touristic attractions, and food experiences as well, creating a rewarding all-inclusive experience. There will be a moderate level of physical activity, such as carrying your bags up stairs, and daily walking/exploring, but nothing too strenuous.

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Trip Highlights:

  • Take a gondola ride on the Grand Canal of Venice
  • Florence: World-class art; Michelangelo’s “David,” & Uffizi Gallery’s preeminent art such as Botticelli’s “The Birth of Venus”
  • Travel through the beautiful Tuscan hills
  • Taste the best: Special Wine Tour in the Tuscany Countryside
  • Siena, A step back to Medieval Tuscany
  • When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Journey through the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Trastevere
  • Perfect balance between culture, food, activities, and photo opportunities
  • A beautiful time of year, full of festivals, fall colors, and fewer tourists

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ACCOMMODATIONS

Rated 8.5/10 and higher on booking.com

Italy offers a large variety of accommodations from hostels to American 5-star resorts; this trip’s hotels are neither. Where we will be staying are excellent to superbly rated Italian Hotels, each carefully chosen by Adam DeSerio for their combination of Italian charm, friendly staff, and perfect location. Each private room has its own private bathroom and wi-fi access, plus comes with breakfast every morning. You will always remember and truly enjoy your hotel experiences in every city!

Italy Trip Fall 2017 Map

Autumn – 13 DAY ITINERARY

October 16 – October 28, 2017

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All activities mentioned in the Full Itinerary are included in the excursion cost.
Map shows the number of nights in each location. Dot-locations represent day trips.

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Fly into Venice, and begin trip among the beautiful canals and ancient architecture. Explore the magic and discover the secrets of one of the most romantic cities in the world. Then travel by train to Florence, where we will spend a few days surrounded by amazing art, statues, museums, and views. Take a day trip to Pisa, and see the leaning tower during sunset, followed by an all day wine tasting tour through the best of Tuscany’s countryside. Then off to Siena, one of the best kept medieval cities in Italy. Passionate local culture and amazing food, both a carefully refined recipe over the past 800 years. Finish in Rome, and be led in private group style through history, as we go to the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, and Vatican during the day, and explore the colosseum by night. A truly special opportunity to combine Italian experiences, travel, photography, and food into one unforgettable journey!

Optional Cinque Terre Extension (click here)

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DAY 1 – Mon (D)
10/16

WELCOME TO VENICE

Introduction to Italy • Hotel Check-In •
“Welcome to Venice” • Group Dinner
Together • Stay in Venice: 3 nights

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DAY 2 – Tue
10/17

EXPLORING VENICE

Fish Market • San Marco Square •
Photograph Canals • Gondola Ride •
Sunset Photographs

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DAY 3 – Wed
10/18

VENICE, MURANO, & BURANO

San Marco Tower • Murano Glass •
Burano Colorful Homes • Free Time •
Night Photography

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DAY 4 – Thu
10/19

FLORENCE

Train to Florence • Hotel Check-In •
Statues & Bridge Ponte Vecchio 
Photography • Piazzale Michelangelo •
Stay in Florence: 4 nights

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DAY 5 – Fri
10/20

FLORENCE MUSEUMS

Tower Climb & City Overlook •
Duomo Church • Uffizi Gallery •
Statue of David & Galleria Accademia

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DAY 6 – Sat
10/21

SIENA

Bus to Siena • Hotel Check-In •
Walk the City • Tower Climb & City
Overlook • Stay in Siena: 2 nights

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DAY 7 – Sun
10/22

SIENA

Walking Tour • History & Culture •
Duomo & Baptistery • Free Time
City Photography • Local Festivities

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DAY 8 – Mon (D)
10/23

TUSCANY COUNTRYSIDE

Explore Tuscan Countryside By Mini
Bus • Cypress Trees & Small Villages •
Amazing Photography • Hotel Check-In
Stay in Tuscan Countryside: 1 night

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DAY 9 – Tue
10/24

TUSCANY COUNTRYSIDE

Similar to Previous Day • Hill Towns •
Amazing Photography • Wine Tour •
Scenic Beauty • Hotel Check-In •
Return to Siena: 1 night

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DAY 10 – Wed
10/25

WHEN IN ROME

Train to Rome • Hotel Check-In •
Colosseum Underground Tour •
Roman Forum • Palatine Hill
Stay in Rome: 3 nights

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DAY 11 – Thu
10/26

ROME

Roman Ruins • Spanish Steps •
Trastevere • Trevi Fountain •
Free Time • Evening Stroll

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DAY 12 – Fri (D)
10/27

ROME

Rome Highlights • Vatican •
Colosseum view from Roman Forum •
Photo Review • Farewell Dinner

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DAY 13 – Sat
10/28

CONCLUSION

Fly home to the U.S. or wherever your
next adventures take you!

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(D) Provided Dinners: (Total of 3)

Breakfast provided everyday

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YOUR GUIDE

Adam DeSerio

Adam is the son of renowned professional photographer, Lou DeSerio, who studied with Ansel Adams for many years and has been a landscape photographer for nearly 40 years. Adam has followed in his father’s footsteps and has been selling his photographs in galleries for over 15 years. Adam also has been teaching photography for 5 years; both in private photography workshops and as a guest lecturer at Northern Arizona University.

Enjoy traveling with the ease of your guide; Adam DeSerio, an American born – Italian speaking landscape photographer. You will be led to some of the very best locations, eat amazing food, and take incredible photographs. By combining breathtaking scenery with personal photography assistance/instruction, you will capture memories that will last forever.

Adam, spent 6 months in Italy (2014) for study and travel, and returned in the summer of 2015. Now, join Adam for the chance of a lifetime to experience Italy to the fullest. Whether returning, or your first time, Adam will guide you with local knowledge, travel skills, and sightseeing like never before. Share in Adam’s well versed passions of photography and travel, all while in a small group style.

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Details

Inclusions / Exclusions

Includes:

  • All lodging (2 people per hotel room)
  • Breakfast Everyday
  • 3 group dinners (See itinerary (D):Dinner)
  • All Italian ground transportation (Trains/Cars/Taxis)
  • All entrance fees per itinerary
  • All activity fees per itinerary
  • Guide fees

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    Excludes:

    • All other meals / Room Service / Mini Bar
    • Passport / Fees
    • Souvenirs
    • Extra activities outside scope of itinerary
    • International airfare not included in tour cost*
    • Travel/Health/Cancellation Insurance**

    * Do not purchase airfare until notified by Adam DeSerio.

    ** Once tour is confirmed, it’s recommended that you consider independently purchasing tour cancellation/interruption protection, comprehensive travel & health insurance for your trip.

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    *Pisa has been exchanged for an extra day in the Tuscan Countryside.

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    Let’s Go!

    What Now: Click To Reserve Trip

    • Step 1: Submit reservation application today! First come first serve!
    • Step 2: Receive notification of availability, and payment of $850 non-refundable deposit to secure reservation.
    • Step 3: Once deposit is received, notification to “purchase your airfare tickets” will be sent to you.
    • Step 4: Then, payment in full is due at least 100 Days prior to the trip start date.
    • Step 5: Start packing! You have one amazing trip ahead!

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    Registration Process:

    • This excursion is limited to a minimum of 4 people, and a maximum of 6 people.*
    • Prices are per person. Rooms will be filled with double occupancy (single supplement additional cost: $1,750/person).*
    • Deposit due is $850 (non-refundable), and will be on a first-come first-serve basis based on completed registration application submission order.*
    • Payment-In-Full is due no later than 100 days prior to the trip start date, and is non-refundable after 100 days prior to the trip start date.*

    Deposit/Payment/Cancellations/Refunds:*

    • Deposit due: $850*
    • Payment in full due 100 days prior to trip start date: ($4,520 – $850 deposit)*
      Due Date: July 8, 2017.
    • Cancellations on your behalf: Cancellation Fee is $850, before “Due Date” as indicated above. (Once deposit and/or payment in full is received, there is a $850 non-refundable cancellation fee applied against your refund if you cancel before “Due Date”. Any cancellations on your behalf on/after “Due Date” are non-refundable. “Due Date correlates to your trip start date: 10/16/2017).*
    • Cancellations on behalf of DeSerio Global Ventures, LLC: At any time prior to or during excursion, DGV, LLC may cancel the excursion after which time a full refund for the excursion only will be made to all participants within 30 days following such cancellation.*
    • * Please see the Terms & Conditions agreement for additional information.

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    Any Questions / Concerns:

    Please contact Adam by email:
    adamdeseriophotography@gmail.com (Click Here).

    Otherwise:
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