| WeeBee Travel Group Trips for the Friends Proudly Presents |
| Tuscany |
| September 14-22, 2009 |
| An 9 Day / 7 Night Tour through the picturesque Italian Region of Tuscany, highlighting the beauty, charm and history of this famed location. Cities to be visited will include: Florence Pisa San Gimignano Siena Volterra |
| A Fully Escorted Tour, given by Sister Maria D'Arrigo, Professional Tour Guide in Italy, who lives in the Tuscany region. Along with her other Witness staff members, Maria will bring fun, laughter and spiritual refreshment to each and every day of our tour. |
*This is our planned itinerary - however certain features are subject to change based on the
discretion of the tour guide. Hotels, meals and transportation are all set features and will not change.
Mon. 9/14
Depart USA for Pisa, Italy (overnight flight)
Tues. 9/15
Arrive Pisa Airport in Italy. Transfer from Airport to the charming Hotel La Ventola,
a lovely Inn situated near the coast, nestled in the town of Vada right in the centre of
Costa degli Estruchi, between the sea and the hills. Once you arrive, you will be given
time to rest up and enjoy the hotel's facilities before you are treated to an Italian
dinner, and a briefing by Maria on the itinerary for the week.
Wed. 9/16
Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a guided tour of Pisa and the Piazza dei Miracoli. Of
course, no visit to Pisa would be complete without a visit to the Leaning Tower of Pisa!
You will have the option to purchase a ticket to climb to the top of the Leaning Tower of
Pisa (tickets must be purchased in advance of your departure to Italy). Return to the
hotel for a leisurely afternoon, where you can enjoy a dip in the hotel's pool or a visit to
the lovely beach nearby. Dinner will be served later that night.
Thurs. 9/17
Breakfast at the hotel, followed by your first tour -- Siena and Monteriggioni. This
will be a guided tour of the city of Siena -- a city rich in history and medieval
architecture. There is shopping, museums, great eateries and lovely sights to take in.
Your afternoon will be free to explore it further. Return to the hotel and enjoy a
delicious Italian dinner. (*Depending on day's schedule, an optional visit to a local Italian
Kingdom Hall can be arranged for a modest donation for transportation, to attend the
Theocratic Ministry School, Service Meeting and Congregation Bible Study).
Fri. 9/18
After breakfast, you will depart for the "most beautiful city in Italy", Florence. This
is the veritable capital of Tuscany, and the birthplace of the Renaissance. The most
famous attraction here, of course, is Michelangelo's David statue, which is housed at
the Galleria dell'Accademia (a ticket for this attraction may be purchased in advance of
your departure to Italy). The guided tour will include all of the highlights of this
beautiful city. Your afternoon will be free to explore Florence, and take in some of the
museums, as well as the fantastic shopping that this city has to offer. Return to the
hotel for Dinner that evening.
Sat. 9/19
Enjoy a delicious breakfast, and then take off to enjoy a tour of the rustic, medieval
town of San Gimignano. Here you will really take a step back in time and enjoy the rich
history of this area. Your tour will include a wine-tasting tour and lunch also! Return to
the hotel, and dinner that evening.
Sun. 9/20
Following breakfast, we will attend a local Italian congregation for the Public Talk &
Watchtower study. After a spiritually refreshing meeting, your next stop is Volterra.
Volterra is a charming medieval town, and home to the alabastre. A highlight on this
tour will be a visit to LaJatico. Here you will visit an authentic Tuscan winery & shop
where you can take some of the sweet "vino" back home with you. That evening we will
enjoy another delicious meal together.
Mon. 9/21
Today will be a leisurely day for you to rest & pack for your trip back home. We will
have a half-day visit to Cecina, for some last-minute shopping in the afternoon. Tonight
we will enjoy one last meal together.
Tues. 9/22
Return to USA from Pisa Airport
discretion of the tour guide. Hotels, meals and transportation are all set features and will not change.
Mon. 9/14
Depart USA for Pisa, Italy (overnight flight)
Tues. 9/15
Arrive Pisa Airport in Italy. Transfer from Airport to the charming Hotel La Ventola,
a lovely Inn situated near the coast, nestled in the town of Vada right in the centre of
Costa degli Estruchi, between the sea and the hills. Once you arrive, you will be given
time to rest up and enjoy the hotel's facilities before you are treated to an Italian
dinner, and a briefing by Maria on the itinerary for the week.
Wed. 9/16
Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a guided tour of Pisa and the Piazza dei Miracoli. Of
course, no visit to Pisa would be complete without a visit to the Leaning Tower of Pisa!
You will have the option to purchase a ticket to climb to the top of the Leaning Tower of
Pisa (tickets must be purchased in advance of your departure to Italy). Return to the
hotel for a leisurely afternoon, where you can enjoy a dip in the hotel's pool or a visit to
the lovely beach nearby. Dinner will be served later that night.
Thurs. 9/17
Breakfast at the hotel, followed by your first tour -- Siena and Monteriggioni. This
will be a guided tour of the city of Siena -- a city rich in history and medieval
architecture. There is shopping, museums, great eateries and lovely sights to take in.
Your afternoon will be free to explore it further. Return to the hotel and enjoy a
delicious Italian dinner. (*Depending on day's schedule, an optional visit to a local Italian
Kingdom Hall can be arranged for a modest donation for transportation, to attend the
Theocratic Ministry School, Service Meeting and Congregation Bible Study).
Fri. 9/18
After breakfast, you will depart for the "most beautiful city in Italy", Florence. This
is the veritable capital of Tuscany, and the birthplace of the Renaissance. The most
famous attraction here, of course, is Michelangelo's David statue, which is housed at
the Galleria dell'Accademia (a ticket for this attraction may be purchased in advance of
your departure to Italy). The guided tour will include all of the highlights of this
beautiful city. Your afternoon will be free to explore Florence, and take in some of the
museums, as well as the fantastic shopping that this city has to offer. Return to the
hotel for Dinner that evening.
Sat. 9/19
Enjoy a delicious breakfast, and then take off to enjoy a tour of the rustic, medieval
town of San Gimignano. Here you will really take a step back in time and enjoy the rich
history of this area. Your tour will include a wine-tasting tour and lunch also! Return to
the hotel, and dinner that evening.
Sun. 9/20
Following breakfast, we will attend a local Italian congregation for the Public Talk &
Watchtower study. After a spiritually refreshing meeting, your next stop is Volterra.
Volterra is a charming medieval town, and home to the alabastre. A highlight on this
tour will be a visit to LaJatico. Here you will visit an authentic Tuscan winery & shop
where you can take some of the sweet "vino" back home with you. That evening we will
enjoy another delicious meal together.
Mon. 9/21
Today will be a leisurely day for you to rest & pack for your trip back home. We will
have a half-day visit to Cecina, for some last-minute shopping in the afternoon. Tonight
we will enjoy one last meal together.
Tues. 9/22
Return to USA from Pisa Airport
| TOUR ITINERARY |
| TOUR & PACKAGE PRICING (Tour is limited to 30 Participants) Land-Only Package* Includes: Hotel accommodations, all transportation & airport transfers, breakfast & dinner daily, all guided tours and fees for tour guides, wine-tasting lunch in San Gimignano, all taxes & gratuities. Double occupancy. $995 per person Air Package* Includes: All of the above plus Round-trip Airfare from NY-JFK to Pisa. Double occupancy. $2195 per person Rome "Add-On" Package One-Way Rail from Pisa to Rome, plus 2 Nights Accommodations in Central Rome $375 per person * see terms and conditions at the bottom of page for details on pricing and package. |
| DEPOSIT & PAYMENT INFORMATION **Special Deposit Terms for those awaiting International Convention acceptance letters!! Please read terms & conditions** $150 Deposit Required Within 2 Weeks of Registration After Deposit the Following Payment Schedule Applies $250 due January 1, 2009 $250 due April 1, 2009 Final Balance due July 1, 2009 |
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| IMPORTANT TERMS AND CONDITIONS Pricing and availability are subject to change. Tour capacity is 30 persons. A waitlist will be created after our 30 spots are filled. In order to be wait-listed, you must register, and send in a $25.00 refundable deposit to hold your place on our waitlist. Once confirmed, you will need to send in the remainder of the deposit within 2 weeks of your spot confirmation, otherwise you will forfeit your spot. The initial deposit is non-refundable. A full refund will be given ONLY to those who are accepted for an International Convention in 2009, provided that they cancel in writing before November 1, 2008 and can supply a copy of their acceptance letter by fax, e-mail or postal mail to WeeBee Travel. We will also give a refund (less $50 administrative fee) to any who cancel if we can fill the space with someone on our waiting list. For Rome Add-On Package: You will need to book your air out of Rome International Airport on the return home, on 9/25/09. For those purchasing an Air Package, please note that we will be arranging your air, and non-stop flights are not always available. If you need a specific type of flight, or wish to fly from another airport other than New York-JFK, you will need to purchase a Land-Only package, and book air separately. RATE EXCHANGE AND FUEL CONSIDERATIONS: With this uncertain economy, the dwindling value of our U.S. Dollar, and the impact of increasing fuel charges, we may not be able to prevent a rate change further down the road to ensure that our Tour Guides, hotel, and transportation costs are met. Although we do not anticipate a significant exchange rate increase over the next year, we are realistic and want you to be prepared for any such scenario. Cancellation policy is as follows (for both Land & Air Packages): $150 if Cancelled before 1/1/09 $300 if Cancelled before 7/1/09 50% if Cancelled before 8/1/09 Full Penalty if Cancelled after 8/1/09 Note: Airfare is Non-refundable but may be used up to 1 Year following cancellation WeeBee Travel is not responsible for any errors or omissions with regards to this event flyer. This event is private and not open to the general public. |
| Extend Your Italy Stay With an Optional Visit to ROME Depart Pisa by Rail to Rome on 9/22/09, and enjoy a Two-night stay in this world-renowned city. Hotel & One-Way Rail to Rome Included. See Tour & Package Pricing Below for pricing details for this "add-on" feature. |