Educational Trip for Agents March 11-20, 2018 ENJOY AN INTIMATE VOYAGE THROUGH SICILY WITH SEE ITALY. AS THE LARGEST ISLAND IN THE MEDITERRANEAN, SICILY BOASTS STUNNING SEASCAPES, HISTORIC TOWNS AND A CHARMING COUNTRYSIDE. FED BY RICH VOLCANIC SOIL, SICILY ALSO PRODUCES SOME OF ITALY S FINEST WINES. OUR JOURNEY INCLUDES AUTHENTIC FOOD, PRIVATE GUIDES, AND BEHIND- THE-SCENES ACCESS TO SICILY S LOCAL TRADITIONS AND PEOPLE.
ITINERARY MARCH 11» ARRIVAL AND PALERMO Arrival at Palermo airport and private transfer to your reserved 4-star hotel Welcome dinner at Laura Masson s home in Palermo we treat you like family MARCH 12» MARKET TOUR & ARTISAN WORKSHOPS See the city through local eyes from the Lo Capo Market to artisan s workshop Private tour of Monreale in the afternoon, including its wonderful famed mosaics Dinner and overnight in Palermo MARCH 13» AGRIGENTO Transfer in the morning to Agrigento, along the scenic Corleonese road behold the spectacle of wild flowers blooming in the Sicilian countryside Picnic lunch with a view of the mountains at Teatro Andromeda Stop in Burgio to visit the workshop of a local ceramics artisan Sicilian dinner at the Fontes Resort, cooked famiata -style with a wood-stove MARCH 14» EXPERIENTIAL TOURISM - VILLAGE LIFE Transfer in the morning to the hilltop towns of Sant Angelo Muxaro and San Biagio Behind-the-scenes with local food producers, including a baker and cheese maker Taste local specialities likesicilian pizza and pistachio-studded pecorino cheese
ITINERARY MARCH 15» AGRIGENTO Interact with Sicilian locals during your day in the Agrigento area Guided visit to the gorgeous Greek ruins in the Valley of the Temples Afternoon visit to the living art installation at the Favara Farm Cultural Park Satisfy your sweet tooth with an authentic Sicilian pastry in the town of Favara MARCH 16» DAY BY THE SEA Behind-the-scenes visit at a local woodworker s traditional shop Excursion to the stunning Sicani Coast, including a sunset toast at the sea MARCH 17» PIAZZA ARMERINA & RAGUSA Guided tour of the Roman ruins in Piazza Armerina, including perfectly-preserved mosaics Continue on to the jewel of Ragusa, stopping first for a wine tasting and light lunch at Valle dell Acate vineyard Guided visit of historic Ragusa and overnight in Ragusa MARCH 18» MODICA & SIRACUSA Visit the baroque town of Modica, enjoying a taste of traditional chocolate here Transfer to the scenic city of Siracusa including guided visit to Ortigia & historic center MARCH 19» MT. ETNA & TAORMINA Jeep excursion to the Mt. Etna volcano with a local nature guide Lunch and wine tasting at a family-run winery on the slopes of Mt. Etna Guided visit to the seaside gem of Taormina in the afternoon Farewell dinner and wine at an authentic ristorante MARCH 20» ARRIVEDERCI SICILIA! Private transfer to Catania Airport
INCLUSIONS YOUR JOURNEY INCLUDES: Private transfers 9 nights accommodation Guided visits & entrances Tour of ancient ruins Food & wine tastings Meals as indicated CONTACT CHRISTOPHER@SEEITALYTRAVEL.COM / (858) 201-4179 FOR MORE DETAILS *Subject to availability. Not included: any personal expenses or services not specified above as included in the trip including flights, gratuities, lunches, alcoholic drinks, and travel insurance. We include only top-quality accommodations and expert guides in our programs. Visits are scheduled by special arrangement and some sites, including any mentioned in the itinerary, may not be open on your preferred travel dates. Once you confirm your booking with us, we will contact our partners in Italy to select the best available sites. If you need assistance with additional items before or after your trip including extra tours, transfers or accommodations we are happy to be of service. See Italy looks forward to exploring the authentic Italy with you soon! * Tel.: (858) 201-6424 / 1-800 640-4530 * Apply: /application The See Italy FAM trip was the best I ever experienced. It truly spoiled me. Your FAM is a now MUST in my budget each year! Spending such great quality time with your team in Italy was the best business decision I ever made. - Tammy Murphy - VIP Travel Experience!
Educational Trip October 29th - November 5th 2018 TEMPT YOUR TASTE BUDS IN OUR JOURNEY THROUGH THE UNDISCOVERED TUSCANY. WE WILL UNEARTH TOGETHER THE TRUE SOUL OF THIS LAND. YOU LL SAVOR THE ITALY LOVED BY LOCALS FROM WINE TASTING IN CHIANTI TO MAKING PASTA FROM SCRATCH. TRIP INCLUDES GUIDED TOURS, AUTHENTIC MEALS, TRANSFERS AND STAYING IN A TUSCAN VILLA.
ITINERARY DAY1» ARRIVAL & WELCOME Transfer and afternoon check-in to Borgo Scopeto or similar accommodation in Tuscan countryside Introductory guided walk in the countryside Welcome aperitif, Tuscan dinner and overnight at Borgo Scopeto or similar. DAY 2» OLIVE OIL & WINE Guided visit to an olive farm in the charming village of Trequanda, including extra virgin oil tasting Wild mushroom and truffle experience in Trequanda Authentic lunch with our local Italian host DAY 3» HONEY & CHEESE Sunrise stroll (optional) followed by a walk in the surrounding countryside Following lunch, we will enjoy a pecorino cheese tasting at a family farm paired with local honeys DAY 4» SAN GIMIGNANO & SAFFRON Guided visit to the medieval jewel of San Gimignano famed for its stone towers Behind-the-scenes at a nearby saffron farm, including tastings of this prized spice and local white wine Dinner at local trattoria or winery
ITINERARY DAY 5» MEET THE BUTCHERS & FARM VISIT Morning visit with our local butcher Tour the fields where the butcher raises his grass-fed Chianina cows Brief walk through the town of Panzano in Chianti, followed by authentic lunch Dinner and overnight at Borgo Scopeto or similar DAY 6» BREAD-MAKING & GELATO Morning walk in the Tuscan countryside Hands-on bread-making workshop at our Tuscan chef s home, using ancient grains Light lunch in the company of the chef, enjoying views of the Chianti countryside Dinner in a local trattoria or winery DAY 7» HERBS & PASTA Visit to a local herb farm, including discussion of fresh vs. dried herbs Hands-on pasta-making class with Chef Andrea, including Tuscan aromatic herbs Festive closing dinner celebrating the Renaissance cuisine of the Medici s. DAY 8» DEPARTURE Private transfer to the Florence airport or train station Arrivederci!
INCLUSIONS YOUR LUXURY TOUR INCLUDES: Private transfers Food & wine tastings 7 nights at deluxe villa Guided visits & entrances Hands-on cooking class Daily walks in the country Make-your-own gelato Visit to cheese farm Meals where indicated COST: $2050 (AGENT) / $2150 (COMPANION) *Not included: any personal expenses or services not specified above as included in the trip including flights, gratuities, lunches, alcoholic drinks, and travel insurance. We include only top-quality accommodations and expert guides in our programs. Visits are scheduled by special arrangement and some sites, including any mentioned in the itinerary, may not be open on your preferred travel dates. Once you confirm your booking with us, we will contact our partners in Italy to select the best available sites. If you need assistance with additional items before or after your trip including extra tours, transfers or accommodations we are happy to be of service. To apply, fill out our interest form at: http:///application * Tel.: (858) 201-6424 / 1-800 640-4530 The See Italy FAM was the best I ever experienced. It truly spoiled me. Your trips for agents are now a MUST in my budget each year! Spending such great quality time with your people in Italy was the best decision I ever made. See Italy looks forward to exploring Italy with you soon! - T. Murphy; Baton Rouge, LA