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Enjoy exploring the agritourism of Italy, while also having dedicated time to relax and connect with your NAFDMA friends. This tour will have a relaxed pace, while also enjoying some of the uniqueness of all Italy has to offer!

Day One - Saturday, April 3, 2027

DEPARTURE FROM HOME
Depart today for Florence, Italy.
(Meals aloft)

Day Two - Sunday, April 4, 2027

ARRIVE IN FLORENCE

Flights must arrive by 1pm. Upon arrival, we are met by our guide and enjoy a panoramic walking tour of this historical city where masters of the Renaissance lived and painted. We view the main sites of the capital of Tuscany, including viewing the stunning Dome of St. Maria del Fiore Cathedral. Following our touring, we continue to the Ambasciatori Hotel (or similar) for check in, with the remainder of the day at leisure.
(no meals included)

Day Three - Monday, April 5, 2027

FLORENCE/OSCAR TINTORI

Following breakfast today, we begin our touring with a visit to the Accademia Gallery. This museum exhibits the largest number of Michelangelo's sculptures in the world - including the famous David - alongside works by great Italian masters such as Botticelli. Next we visit a local winery for a tour and tasting before continuing to Pescia. Here we visit the Oscar Tintori Citrus Nursery - a third-generation operation that fulfills requests for citrus plants across Europe. We tour the "hesperidarium" - a botanical garden containing citrus varieties that Oscar has collected on his many travels. Following our time here, we transfer back to our hotel with dinner on our own this evening.
(Breakfast included, other meals on your own)

Day Four - Tuesday, April 6, 2027

BOLOGNA/BALSAMIC PRODUCER

Today we transfer to Bologna, known as the culinary capital of Italy, as well as an important agricultural hub where many food companies have their headquarters. We have a city tour seeing some of the main sights before driving to Modena and Villa San Donnino to discover a fascinating tradition - the production of balsamic vinegar. Thanks to ancient techniques that have been passed down for generations, Modena's traditional balsamic vinegar is the best expression of the fruits of their land, work and passion. We have a brief tour of the vineyard and sample some of their offerings. We return to Florence and our hotel with the remainder of the evening at leisure.
(Breakfast included, other meals on your own)

Day Five - Wednesday, April 7, 2027

TENUTA TORCIANO/SAN ANGELO AGRITURISO/ORVIETO

Following breakfast and check out from our hotel, we transfer to Tenuta Torciano Winery, located in the heart of Tuscany and boasting a chain of 13 generations of wine producers. Here we have a guided wine tour and tasting. We continue to San Angelo Agriturismo, in Castiglion Fiorentino, a beautiful country estate offering refined apartments for holiday rental and an elegant restaurant with a view onto Cortona. The estate is also a working farm that produces high-quality fruits. We have a tour of the orchard and spend some time talking with the staff about their cultivation techniques. We continue to Orvieto where we check in at the Grand Hotel Italia (or similar) with dinner on our own this evening.
(Breakfast included, other meals on your own)

Day Six - Thursday, April 8, 2027

PODERE II CASALE/TITIGNANO AGRITURISMO

After breakfast, we drive to Pienza and Podere Il Casale, a small organic farm that offers a variety of high-value products such as extra virgin olive oil, pasta, canned vegetables, honey, and pecorino cheese. We have a guided tour of their farm and cheese factory and taste some locally produced cheeses. We then proceed to Agriturismo Titignano, an elegantly restored castle in a breathtaking location atop the hills between Orvieto and Todi. We have a guided tour and spend some time talking with an employee about the magnificent destination weddings and events they host. Following our time here, we transfer back to our hotel with the evening at leisure.
(Breakfast included, other meals on your own)

Day Seven - Friday, April 9, 2027

SORRENTO

After breakfast, we check out of our hotel and drive south towards Sorrento. We stop en route for lunch (on our own). This afternoon we arrive to Sorrento and visit a Limoncello producer to learn about its production process. This famous lemon liqueur is made with lemons grown locally, and we have opportunity to sample it. We then proceed to the Hotel Palazzo Guardati (or similar) with the remainder of the day at leisure to explore this beautiful coastal town.
(Breakfast included, other meals on your own)

Day Eight - Saturday, April 10, 2027

GALATEA AGRITURISMO/ROME

We have breakfast at our hotel and then we go to Agriturismo Galatea, a fourth-generation farm. We have a guided tour of the farm, which grows a variety of citrus, olives, vegetables, and other items used in their farm restaurant. Then we have the fun and memorable experience of participating in a pizza-making class. We are taught how to prepare fresh local cuisine - and then for lunch we enjoy our creations! After lunch, we transfer to the "Eternal City" of Rome. We have free time this afternoon to explore this vibrant and historical city on our own. Stroll the cobblestone streets, find hidden artists stores, shop at one of the local markets, or simply people watch while you sip on a spritz. Dinner is on our own this evening.
(Breakfast and lunch included, dinner on your own)

Day Nine - Sunday, April 11, 2027

FARMERS MARKET/COLOSSEUM/ROMAN FORUM

We start today with a visit to the Campagna Amica Farmers Market. A large, weekend-only market near the Circus Maximus, you can find anything from fresh produce to artisanal goods. Here we have the opportunity to experience local products, support small farms, and find Italian ingredients and gifts. This afternoon we make our way to the Colosseum, begun about AD 72, and the best-known structure remaining from ancient Rome. It was capable of holding more than 50,000 people to view gladiatorial contests, hunts, and mock naval battles. Many of the materials from this magnificent edifice were later used in the construction of various churches and palaces. We then spend some time exploring the Roman Forum, which served as the center of political life and commerce in ancient Rome. The remainder of the evening is at leisure to explore Rome and pack for your return flight home tomorrow.
(Breakfast included, other meals on your own)

Day Ten - Monday, April 12, 2027 | Return Home or Join Rome/Vatican Extension

1. ROME/RETURN HOME OPTION

We transfer to the airport for our return flight to the USA. There is an airport transfer included in the tour rate. Should your air travel fall outside of the transfer time (TBD), Dehoney Travel can book a private transfer at a supplemental cost.

2. ROME/VATICAN CITY EXTENSION OPTION

Today we see Vatican City. We explore the Vatican museums, one of the most renowned and famous cultural institutions of the Holy See, known all over the world for its masterpieces that have been commissioned, collected and preserved in time by the Roman Pontiffs. An unforgettable highlight is a visit to the epic Sistine Chapel, over which Michelangelo labored for four years and which has been restored to its original glory. We also visit the Basilica of St. Peter, the largest church in the world, said to be built over the tomb of Saint Peter. Following free time for lunch on our own, we have an afternoon panoramic tour seeing some of the main sites of Rome. Throw a coin in the Trevi Fountain, visit the Piazza Navona, climb the Spanish Steps, and enter the Pantheon - a second century Roman temple. Almost two thousand years after it was built, the Pantheon's dome is still the world's largest unreinforced concrete dome. The remainder of the day is at leisure with dinner on our own.

Day Eleven - Tuesday, April 13, 2027

ROME

Following breakfast this morning, we have the opportunity to take part in a local cooking class where we are taught to make pasta and tiramisu. Following our lesson we enjoy our creations at lunch before returning to our hotel with the remainder of the day at leisure.
(Breakfast and lunch included, dinner on your own)

Day Twelve - Wednesday, April 14, 2027

ROME/RETURN

We transfer to the airport for our return flight home. There is an airport transfer included in the tour rate. Should your air fall outside of the transfer time (TBD), Dehoney Travel can book a private transfer at a supplemental cost.

DETAILS TO NOTE:

PROJECTED PRICE* of 10 day land only tour: $5,199 (per person, double occupancy) Rome Extension is additional $1599 (per person, double occupancy). Deposit price of $2000 per person.
*Note that hotel rates for travel dates are not yet available. While we will do our best to keep the cost the same when hotels become available, if there is a significant cost difference, hotels or cost may change.
*Tour price includes full sightseeing with luxury buses, English-speaking guides, and entrance fees to places visited as described in the itinerary and included in the tour. Gratuities to guides, bus drivers and hotel/ship personnel ARE included in the tour rate and will be distributed on your behalf as you travel.
*Most places in Italy are not designed to seat/feed large groups, so many meals are not included. Local guides, hotel staff, and tour operators will provide us with listing(s) of options for meals at various stops.
TOUR SIZE: This tour will be limited in size. We will maintain a waitlist, if needed.
ITINERARY: The itinerary is subject to change depending on circumstances at the time.
AIR TRANSPORTATION IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR RATE. Dehoney Travel can book/issue domestic air tickets from traveler's hometown if desired. Contact Dehoney directly at 812-206-1080 or info@dehoneytravel.com. NOTE: Air travel into Florence must arrive by 1pm on April 4, 2027.
ADDITIONALLY NOT INCLUDED IN ABOVE RATE: Airfare, any fee imposed by the airline to reserve seat assignments, single room supplement ($1600 for 10 day tour, additional $500 for Rome Extension), meals not listed as being included, excess baggage and forwarding of baggage, EU ETA fee, passports, personal items such as laundry, tips for personal favors, Travel Protection Plan, any costs resulting from absence or deviation from the itinerary and any items not show herein as being included.
HOTELS: Tour price is based on two persons in a room in twin-bedded accomodations with private bath in first-class/four-star hotels. While Dehoney Travel will try to match roommates, we cannot guarantee that a roommate will be available. In this case, the payment of single supplement will be required. When available, single rooms are often smaller than doubles. (Single Supplement, $1600 for 10 day tour, additional $500 for Rome Extension.)
TOUR DOCUMENTS AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: The name on your air ticket must exactly match your name as it appears on your passport. Please forward a copy of the photo/informational page of your passport when enrolling on the tour. If applying for a new or renewed passport, send the copy as soon as you receive your new passport. Passports must be valid at least 6 months beyond the return date of your trip.
ADDITIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: US and Canadian Citizens wanting to enter the EU (including Italy) will need to apply for the EU ETA. The cost is expected to be $20, but is subject to change and is not included in the tour cost. Instructions on how to apply for the EU ETA will be sent closer to travel. If traveling on a passport from a country that requires a visa to enter Italy, obtaining the visa and paying any additional fees are your responsibility.
PAYMENT: Deposit to be submitted to the NAFDMA Agritourism Association. For remaining payments, insurance, and air (should you wish Dehoney to book air for you), contact Dehoney Travel at 812-206-1080 or info@dehoneytravel.com. Payment can be made by cash, check or credit card (Discover, MasterCard or Visa preferred over American Express). A deposit of $2,000 per person is required in order to confirm tour membership. Balance of tour price is due to Dehoney Travel by January 15, 2027. Final billing will be sent via email from Dehoney Travel. Enrollment in and payment of deposit constitutes your acceptance of the Tour Conditions described herein.
ALCOHOL: Hotels do NOT offer a drink package. Any alcohol will be purchased directly by attendee and is not included in the cost of tour package.
TRIP INSURANCE: Trip Insurance must be purchased within 14 days of trip deposit, in order to cover any pre-existing conditions.
MOBILITY: This tour is not recommended for those who have mobility limitations since it includes significant amounts of rigorous walking on uneven terrain. If a passenger is unable to get on and off the bus and walk without the assistance of another individual, the passenger must bring someone with them to assist. Please note that disability accomodations may not be applicable in this country and facilities in other countries may be sharply limited.
ADJUSTMENTS TO ITINERARY BY TRAVELER: Any adjustment in itinerary will carry a $100 fee (for each change) in addition to any additional expense required. This fee is applicable for research projected and/or accepted. To ensure efficient handling of these requests, Dehoney Travel, Inc will require that a tour deposit be received before a deviation request can be processed. If deviating from the group tour program, there will be no refund for any service not used. Deviation request MUST be submitted in writing to air@dehoneytravel.com. Deviation requsts received within 120 days of departure may incur additional change fees from land provider.
LUGGAGE: Because of space limitations on buses used, we have included porterage for only one check-on bag (combination width, length, and height not to exceed 62 inches and maximum weight of 50 pounds) in tour cost. You may also take one carry-on which will fit under your airline seat or in the overhead compartment.
DELAYS, CANCELLATION, AND REFUND: Dehoney Travel, Inc and NAFDMA are not responsible for changes and delays in airline schedules and cannot reimburse passengers for expenses resulting from delays, re-issuance of air tickets, etc. Should you cancel, the following scale of charges will apply (per person) when notice of cancellation is given in writing after the booking is confirmed:
- Up to November 30, 2026, $750
- December 1 - 31, 2026, $2000
- January 1-28, 2027, 50% of tour price
- January 29,2027 and on, 100% cancellation penalty
On or after the date of departure there can be no refund for any service not used. All cancellation notifications must be made in writing to Dehoney Travel, Inc. Please allow 4 weeks for cancellation refund processing. After ticketing of international and domestic air, a cancellation penalty of 100% of air fare is in effect.
TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN: Many health carriers do not provide benefits while outside the country and cancellation penalties can be substantial for many tours. Therefore, Dehoney Travel, Inc offers a Travel Protection Plan, One Trip Prime, through Allianz Travel. The Option to Waive Pre-existing Condition Exclusion requires purchase of Travel Protection within 14 days of the date on your tour deposit check or your credit card tour deposit being processed at Dehoney Travel. You may decline the Travel Protection Plan, but a signed disclaimer is required and all charges for cancellation or medical treatment/transport while traveling are your responsibility.
DISCLAIMER: All sites listed in the itinerary will be covered but the sequence and days may be altered to adjust to religious holidays, special closings of sites, air schedules, etc. Hotels listed subject to confirmation.
RESPONSIBILITY: Dehoney Travel, Inc (DT) and NAFDMA agrees to arrange for the tour described herein, which represents the entire agreement between the passenger and his/her agent, the Tour Host, and DT. Except for the willful negligence of its direct employees, DT assumes no liability or responsibility for any injuries, inconveniences, illness, or irregularity or incidental damages occasioned by circumstances beyond the control of DT or any person or reason whatsoever, including, but not limited to, events such as strikes, revolts, wars, travel warnings, terrorist activities, natural disasters, closures of airports or hotels, or omission of any common or private carrier or the default, negligegence, or ommission of and by any third party providing services or facilities related to or included in this tour or any part thereof, or in arranging for the same, or the acts or ommissions of the Tour Host. DT has no special knowledge regarding the financial condition of suppliers, unsafe conditions, health hazards, political conditions, weather hazards, or climate extremes at locations to which you may travel. For information concerning possible dangers at destinations, DT recommends contacting the Travel Warnings Section of the appropriate governmental entity. You assume full and complete responsibility for checking and verifying all passport, visa, vaccination, or other entry requirements of your destination(s), and all conditions regarding health, safety, security, political stability, and labor or civil unrest at such destination(s). Your personal information, including but not limited to, your legal name, date of birth, and passport details will be shared as needed with travel suppliers in order to properly book and manage your travel arrangements. You hereby release DT and NAFDMA from all claims arising out of any problem covered in this paragraph. No person, other than an authorized representative of Dehoney Travel, Inc, by a document in writing, is authorized to vary, add, or waive any term or condition in this brochure, including any term or condition set forth in the preceding provisions.