A region s food and wine gives much insight into the land and culture. This is no truer than in the Mediterranean, which is the root for much of our own country s culinary heritage. We here at Food & Wine Trails have made culinary contacts around the world thereby giving us the connections we need to offer exclusive pre cruise land programs that are unique and designed especially for the food and wine lover. Today we would like to invite you to participate in our 2 night tour of A Taste of Rome and the Food and Wines of Umbria prior to your 2012 Joseph Phelps Vineyards and Freestone Vineyards Wine Cruise. We always encourage our guests traveling to Europe for a cruise to arrive a day or two in advance as this gives you time to rest and enjoy the region. Flight delays are always possible so by joining us in Rome, you won't risk "missing the boat"! Your first night will have you staying at Rome s Fortyseven Hotel, a beautiful 3 star hotel located in the historical center within walking distance of most of the must see sites of Rome. Your second night will be at Podernovo Country Homes on the beautiful estate of hosts Livia Colntanio and Paulo Nodari, owners of Castello delle Regine winery. In addition to wine touring, tasting and dinner at the estate you ll witness a cooking demonstration by top Chef Lorenzo Polegri of Zeppelin Restaurant, a culinary school in charming Orvieto. Attached to this is a detailed description of the Food & Wine Trails pre cruise Rome program and a Registration Form for you to complete and return with your payment. This program is limited to 40 people and as this has been a highly anticipated pre cruise program we encourage you to reserve your place quickly, as we expect it will sell out. If you have any questions or to make arrangements to extend your stay in Europe pre or post cruise, please call your Travel Consultant at (707) 526 2922 or toll free at (800) 367 5348 Monday Friday between the hours of 8:30AM 5:00PM Pacific Time. Food & Wine Trails Food & Wine Trails 707-A Fourth Street Santa Rosa, CA 95404 800-367-5348 www.foodandwinetrails.com
TWO NIGHT PRE CRUISE ROME PACKAGE A Taste of Rome and the Food and Wines of Umbria PORT: Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy ACTIVITY LEVEL: Light Medium walking for extended periods of time The Umbrian estate Castello delle Regine Food & Wine Trails loves Italy! One reason is our good friend Livia Colontanio. Livia is the daughter of a former top Government Minister, trained at Cordon Bleu and is now the consummate Italian hostess. She and her partner Paulo Nodari, own Castello delle Regine winery, which sits on a beautiful 800 acre wine and olive oil estate in Southern Umbria an hour or so north of Rome. Their winery has earned top awards from Gambero Rosso, an Italian equivalent of Wine Spectator. Your visit to their estate will include a very special winery tour and tasting, dinner at Podernovo, their on site Michelin style country restaurant serving meals created from products grown on the estate, and a few other surprises. This is a lovely opportunity to taste the full flavors of Umbria, all while experiencing firsthand life inside a great Umbrian wine estate. The Eternal City of Rome is where we ll begin our journey after you ve had some time to explore on your own. It's hard to describe Rome in a few words; a city so vast and rich in art, monuments and exquisite views, a historic city, which has preserved its charm and independence throughout the centuries. This Food & Wine Trails exclusive program includes accommodations in the 3 star Fortyseven Hotel, a day in the Italian wine region of Umbria with an overnight in Livia s Country Houses Podernovo, a visit to the charming town of Orvieto, a cooking demonstration followed by a lovely meal at the cooking school s Restaurant Zeppelin and transportation to the ship. ITINERARY Day 1 Independent Arrival in Rome Arrive in Rome and transfer on your own to the boutique, 3 star Fortyseven Hotel which according to Star Guide, an unbiased industry reference, this hotel offers guests some of the nicest rooms in the city and is in walking distance from many important attractions, including the Piazza Venezia and the Coliseum. The rest of the day and evening are free to be spent at your leisure and dinner is on your own. Day 2 The Wine and Food of Umbria [B, D] Highlight: Winery Tour, Wine Tasting, and Dinner all on the estate of Castello delle Regine & Pordenovo Buffet breakfast is included this morning in the hotel restaurant. Explore Rome at your leisure (your travel consultant can make private arrangements if you wish) and enjoy lunch on your own. Room at Fortyseven Hotel At 1:00 PM meet your guide in the hotel lobby to depart via motorcoach for the exquisite Umbria wine region.
You ll arrive at Castello delle Regine where your accommodations for the evening will be in Pordonorvo, the bed & breakfast style country houses located on the estate. You ll have free time to settle into your room, swim in one of their pools, walk the beautiful grounds or take an Italian siesta before the evening s festivities. Podernovo is unique in that it is comprised of four large country houses that offer one and two bedroom shared apartments. You ll share a common living room though each bedroom comes with its own private bathroom. This is a very quaint Italian country style property that very few are lucky enough to experience. You ll be treated like royalty and have unlimited access to this well known and award winning wine estate. In the early evening our hosts Livia and Paulo Nodari will share their beautiful winery and vineyards followed by a tasting of some of their special award winning wines.. Dinner will be at the estate s restaurant, Ristorante Pordenovo. Livia will design the dinner menu to include wonderful, traditional dishes made from ingredients grown on the grounds of the estate and of course, wine! Our tour, wine tasting and dinner at this remarkable estate will be an experience you ll never forget. Day 3 Orvieto Cooking School / Embarkation [B] [L] Highlight: Orvieto Village and Duomo, Cooking Demonstration, Lunch at Zeppelin Cooking School Restaurant Breakfast this morning in the Ristorante Podernovo. A beautiful drive through the Umbrian countryside will bring you to the charming village of Orvieto, set high on a hill with breathtaking panoramic views of the Umbrian countryside. Start with a brief walking tour through the streets of Orvieto and a visit to the Cathedral (Duomo) of Orvieto. With nearly three centuries of slow construction, this 14 th century brilliant piece of architecture evolved from Romanesque to Gothic and is a site not to be missed. The hillside town of Orvieto Chef Lorenzo Polegri Orvieto is a major player in Slow Food, a global, grassroots movement that links the pleasure of food along with a commitment to community and the environment, so it s only fitting we have a true culinary experience while here. Of course the best way to do that is with a cooking demonstration by the award winning Chef Lorenzo Polegri, the most celebrated European chef at the James Beard House who has even cooked at the White House. His cooking school and Zeppelin Restaurant are know the world over you are really in for a treat today! After the cooking demonstration have a wonderful restful lunch with delicious local wines. After lunch, you ll board the motorcoach for the drive to Civitavecchia, where you will board the ship for the next part of this extraordinary journey.. INCLUDES: 2 Nights hotel accommodations, meals included in itinerary, winery tour and tasting, cooking demonstration, all entrance fees, English speaking guide, transportation, hotel porterage, transfer to ship, and all local taxes. NOT INCLUDED: Airport transfer upon arrival, meals not included in itinerary, guide and driver gratuities, hotel upgrades, additional hotel nights, and all items of a personal nature. PER PERSON PRICE: $799.00 SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $182.00 Fortyseven Hotel Room Upgrades (per room): Double Deluxe $105.00 Junior Suite $149.00 Suite $385.00 Note: Tour not suggested for wheelchairs or people with mobility issues due to extended walking.
JOSEPH PHELPS VINEYARDS & FREESTONE VINEYARDS 2012 PRE CRUISE ROME REGISTRATION FORM FAX (707) 526 9147 Please list the names of people who wish to register for this program and indicate the hotel beds desired. Calculate the total amount due, read the TERMS & CONDITIONS listed at the page bottom and acknowledge your acceptance of these terms with your signature below. Please print clearly. Program is limited in size and sold on first come first served basis. Name #1: Name #2: PRE CRUISE ROME PACKAGE: Number of people: x $799.00 per person = $ June 25 27, 2012 SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $182.00 Supplement: $ ACCOMMODATIONS: Please indicate bedding preference: 1 King 2 European Twins FORTYSEVEN HOTEL (Rome, Italy) Room Category: Classic OPTIONAL ROME HOTEL ROOM UPGRADE (Prices are per room and based on availability) Double Deluxe $105.00 Junior Suite $149.00 Suite $385.00 Room Upgrade: $ PODERNOVO, CASTELLO DELLE REGINE (Umbria, Italy) Accommodations will be in apartment style country houses with some shared space. Bedrooms will have a private bath. Bedding preferences will be requested, but cannot be guaranteed. PAYMENT: Check or with an AMEX, MasterCard or VISA Total Due: $ CREDIT CARD # EXP SECURITY # PRINT NAME AS APPEARS ON CARD SIGNATURE (I AUTHORIZE HMS TRAVEL GROUP/ F&WT TO CHARGE MY CREDIT CARD) TERMS & CONDITIONS: The above signer agrees that the stated terms, conditions, liabilities and responsibilities as described in the cruise registration form apply to this tour. The exceptions are noted below and, upon payment, there is a 50% penalty for cancellation up to 70 days prior to cruise departure at which time there can be no refund. Note that factors like bad weather can cause the cancellation of tour elements, and refunds may be difficult to procure, so the purchase of trip cancellation insurance is highly recommended. Trip costs are based on today s exchange rate and require minimum group participation. Pricing can increase with a large variation in the Euro and if group minimums are not met. We reserve the right to cancel these trips and to totally refund your money with no liability up to 45 days prior to sailing. Until that time, we advise you not to purchase related transportation that includes penalties or that is nonrefundable. Wear comfortable walking shoes for all trips. Excursions may include walking over uneven ground and cobblestones. We reserve the right to substitute described wineries and features to comparable facilities and services without notice. LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR HMS TRAVEL GROUP (HMS) TO USE MY CREDIT CARD INSTRUCTIONS: I hereby authorize HMS to act upon my instructions by phone or through this form to charge my credit card for expenses arising from travel arrangements made by these companies. I hereby ratify any instructions given pursuant to this authorization and agree that neither HMS, nor any of its employees or representatives will be held liable for any loss, liability or expense acting upon such instructions believed by them to be genuine. I agree to pay for any and all legal or collection fees combined with a 10% annual interest rate should it be necessary to collect any credit card charges refused by me or rejected by the credit card company. This agreement shall be interpreted under, and the laws of the State of California hereto shall govern performance of the parties, and any action hereunder shall be commenced and maintained in Sonoma County. I HAVE READ AND ACCEPT THE ABOVE OUTLINED TERMS & CONDITIONS: GUEST #1 SIGNATURE DATE GUEST #2 SIGNATURE DATE MAIL REGISTRATION FORM & PAYMENT TO: Food & Wine Trails 707 A 4 th St, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 OR FAX: (707) 526 9147
Client comments from past Food & Wine Trails Shore Tours Loved the two visits to the wineries! They were great guides and most interesting and loved their country. Wines were great, we learned a lot and the families were great to all of us. B. Eichorn (Santa Monica, CA) Marina is great; loved the extra time in Barcelona. Met some great couples. First Class all the way, Bravo! J. & L. Stern (Manitowoc, WI) The overall trip was beyond expectations. This was our first trip under the Food and Wine adventure, but it will not be our last. J. & C. Truhon (Thiells, NY) This trip was an overall exceptional experience. I would recommend Food & Wine Trails to all of our friends. Met and exceeded our expectations! Loved the pre trip to.meeting people ahead of time really made the cruise more enjoyable! Well done, so glad we saw the advertisement in Food & Wine Magazine. Fabulous ship! Best staff we ve ever experienced we ve been raving about the trip ever since. Would have extended if we could have. P. & A. Thompson (Stafford, VA) The pre cruise program was exceptional. The small group bonded and provided a nucleus when we got on the ship. The wine tours, wine tasting and dinners were exquisite!. W. Flintoff (London, Ontario, Canada) M. Norris (Sugar Land, TX) J. & W. Hardardt (Davis, CA) The trip was fantastic. Being on a smaller, more exclusive ship was a great experience. I ll never be able to cruise on the big guys again! The itinerary was great (and exhausting) we had a wonderful time and look forward to the next one! L. Apodaca (Downey, CA) 2010 Food & Wine Trails 707-A Fourth Street Santa Rosa, CA 95404 800-367-5348 www.foodandwinetrails.com CST#1005413-10