ITALY

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023 - Indianapolis Departure: Today we begin our journey to Europe.  Meals will be served aboard our transatlantic flight.

Thursday, June 15 – Venice / Mestre: After connecting in our European gateway city, we arrive in Venice to be greeted by our tour manager and coach driver.  En route to our hotel on the mainland in Mestre, we will be oriented to our tour.  Following check-in, there will be time to relax before dinner at our hotel.  (D) 

Friday, June 16 - Venice: This morning we will board our private motor launch to travel through the canals to the islands of Venice. Our walking tour will include a visit to one of the glass factories for which the city is so famous, St. Mark’s Basilica and Square and views of the Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and Rialto Bridge.  Following time for lunch, the afternoon is free to enjoy people-watching from a cafe in St. Mark’s Square or to shop along the narrow streets and canals filled with bustling activity. Those who wish to can make the 30 minute walk to the Church of San Rocco, to see the church founded in 1478 with the mission to help the poor and the sick.  In the late afternoon, you can enjoy an optional gondola ride arranged by our tour manager, before we enjoy dinner in a local restaurant.  In the evening we return by private boat to the mainland for overnight in Mestre. (BB, D)

Saturday, June 17 – Mestre / Padua / Florence: This morning we journey first to Padua to visit a city which considers itself to be one of the oldest in Italy – according to local tradition, it was founded by the Trojans.  We will see the beautiful Prato della Valle as we walk to the Basilica of St. Anthony, which houses the Saint’s tomb and relics.  We will celebrate Mass and enjoy a guided visit of the Basilica complex, before free time for lunch.  Later, we will continue our journey south to Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance, for dinner and overnight. (BB, D)

Sunday, June 18 - Florence: Today we will discover Florence and experience its heritage as we begin our morning walking tour. We will visit the Accademia, where we will see Michelangelo’s famous statue of David. Our city walk continues to the Cathedral and Giotto’s Tower, the Baptistery’s Gates of Paradise and on to the open-air gallery of Signoria Square and the Palazzo Vecchio.  We finish our walking tour at Santa Croce Church, where Michelangelo is buried.  The remainder of the day is ours to relax, or better yet, to become better acquainted with this lively city, where the artistic heritage of the Renaissance is part of everyday life. Overnight in Florence. (BB) 

Monday, June 19 – Florence / Siena / Assisi: This morning we drive through the rolling hills of Tuscany to picturesque Siena, where we stroll through narrow Gothic streets lined with palaces and patrician mansions, and visit the magnificent Cathedral, as well as the birthplace of St. Catherine of Siena. In the afternoon, we continue to Assisi and its spectacular location in the heart of Umbria.  Before driving up to the hillside town to our hotel, we will enjoy wine-tasting and early supper at one of the local wineries. Overnight in Assisi. (BB, D)

Tuesday, June 20 - Assisi / Rome:  This morning we will explore this hilltop, walled town, which is a monument to the all-embracing spirituality inspired by St. Francis. We will tour the Basilica of St. Clare, the Piazza del Commune, and the Basilica of St. Francis (where Mass will be requested at the tomb of St. Francis).  Following our walking tour, there will be free time for lunch and to absorb the unique atmosphere of this special place.  We will depart Assisi in the afternoon to pause in the valley below the town and visit the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli with its Porziuncola - the chapel given by the Benedictines to St. Francis and his followers, which became the cradle of the Franciscan Order.  We continue to Rome for dinner and overnight. (BB, D)  

Wednesday, June 21 – Rome (Papal Audience): Following early breakfast this morning, we will participate in the Papal Audience on St. Peter’s Square.  Following the Audience, those who wish can return to the hotel with our motor-coach.  Those who prefer to explore further on foot can join our tour manager to walk from St. Peter’s Square, across the River Tiber to Piazza Navona and on to the Pantheon.  We are then free to return to the hotel on foot or by taxi.  The remainder of the afternoon and evening are free to enjoy at leisure.  (B)

Thursday, June 22 – Rome (Classical and Christian Rome): Our sightseeing tour this morning will include a visit to the Basilica of St John in Lateran, the Mother Church of Rome. Later we explore the enduring legacy of the Roman Empire by coach and on foot - we will see the Baths of Caracalla, the Circus Maximus, Palatine and Capitoline Hills, the Roman Forum and the Colosseum. The afternoon and evening are free to continue exploring the Eternal City.  (B) 

Friday, June 23- Rome (Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica): Today is dedicated to further exploration of the Vatican State –  this morning we will visit its Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica and Square.   The afternoon and evening are free for individual pursuits, before we meet in the late afternoon to celebrate our final Mass of the tour and enjoy our farewell dinner. (B,D)

Saturday, June 24 - Rome / Indianapolis: This morning we say ‘Arrivederci’ to our tour manager, driver and to Italy as we begin our journey home. 

GENERAL CONDITIONS 

Trans World Travel, INC (TWT) 

CANCELLATION BY TOUR MEMBER 

CANCELLATIONS per person: All requests for cancellations must be submitted in writing and acknowledged by TWT. A $300.00 administrative fee will be assessed for any cancellation for any reason. All other acknowledged cancellations will be subject to the following terms: 

1) Cancellations postmarked within 180 days of tour departure, penalty up to 35% of tour cost per person.†
2) Cancellations postmarked within 60 days of tour departure, penalty up to 50% of tour cost per person.† 

3) Cancellations postmarked within 45 days of de- parture, penalty up to 100% of tour cost per person.† 

†Additionally, unless a replacement is found, a cancelling tour member can also be charged for
the single supplement fee of one’s non-cancelling roommate. TWT shall process such refunds, subject to the above terms offset by applicable penalties as soon as reasonably practicable. 

PARTIAL OR COMPLETE WITHDRAWAL AFTER TOUR BEGINS: Once the tour is in progress, no re- fund will be made for any unused portion of the tour. 

CANCELLATION BY TWT: TWT reserves the right to cancel any tour prior to departure for any reason, including insufficient number of participants, in which case a full refund will be given less any charges of fees assessed by hotels, motor coach companies, airlines or other third party vendors. TWT shall 

be excused from the performance of its obliga-
tions under this Agreement to the extent that such performance is prevented by a fire or other casualty, strike, pandemic, Act of God, other cause beyond the control of the Parties. TWT also has the right
to withdraw your membership at any time if your actions impose upon or disturb the other members of the tour. All additional costs to send a tour member home will be borne by the tour member. 

INSURANCE: An optional insurance plan is avail- able. We strongly urge all tour members to have insurance in the event of illness or death occurring prior to departure. Please note that all insurance policies will be subject to all terms and conditions applicable to the respective insurance policies and participants should review all terms and conditions. Such policies may not cover pre-existing conditions unless enrollment for the insurance is done within a specified number of days of TWT registering you for the tour. 

AIR TRANSPORTATION: Round-trip in Economy Class. Individual seating requests cannot be guaran- teed due to airline seating policies. TWT must have your legal name as it appears on your passport. Reissuance ticket fees are subject to the policies of the individual airline contracted for your tour. Pas- sengers not traveling on the group’s air itinerary are responsible for arranging their own transfers from 

their arrival airport to the group’s first hotel or cruise ship and from the group’s last hotel or cruise ship to their departure airport. 

HOTELS: We exercise our best efforts to use mostly 3 & 4-star hotels when possible that are typical of the local area, or the best accommodations available in a particular city. All rooms should have private bath and toilet facilities. Hotels do not allow credits if pas- senger chooses to depart earlier than the scheduled group departure. 

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED: Excluded is any item or service not specifically indicated as included - such as cost of passports, visas where required, porterage at airports and/or ship docks, gratuities on all cruise ships, tips to tour manager, motor coach driver, 

or guide, optional tours, and any other items of a personal nature including beverages with included meals. No responsibility is incurred by TWT for loss of or damage to baggage or any of the passenger’s belongings. Baggage, health and trip cancellation insurance is recommended. 

DEVIATIONS: Deviations from the group itinerary will be quoted separately and require completion of a “Request for Deviation” Form. Changes are subject to a TWT deviation fee of $200 per person plus any other travel related fees from airlines, hotels, etc. 

ITINERARY CHANGES: Occasionally, a change in a portion of your tour, accommodations, services, etc. may be necessitated due to: altered transporta- tion schedules/equipment, weather conditions, labor strikes, road construction, or for other unforeseen reasons outside the control of TWT. Any resultant expenses shall be borne by the passengers. 

RATES: All rates in this brochure are based on appli- cable tariffs in effect at the time of printing. Tour price can be increased due to the occurrence of currency fluctuations, the increase in fuel, increase in air tick- ets, various taxes, or any other increase connected with the tour package. Any cancellation due to any 

of the above changes is subject to the cancellation policy stated above. 

LEGAL / HEALTH DOCUMENTS: For international travel, all U.S. citizens must have a current passport with at least 6 months validity remaining from your return date. For certain countries, you might also need a properly dated visa. These documents are your responsibility, and we urge you to apply for these documents as soon as possible. 

RESPONSIBILITY 

The responsibility of Trans World Travel, Inc. is strictly limited. As a tour operator, TWT organizes, promotes and sells tour programs consisting of cer- tain travel services, including, but not limited to, sur- face transportation, sightseeing excursions and hotel accommodations which TWT purchases or reserves from various suppliers. The suppliers providing travel services for TWT’s tour programs are independent contractors and are not agents or employees of TWT or any subsidiary company. To the extent that TWT 

is involved in the sale of air transportation to you, TWT acts as an agent of the air carrier. For all other purposes, TWT does not act as agent for any party. 

TWT is not responsible for the willful or negligent acts and/or omissions of such suppliers or any car- rier or their respective employees, agents, servants or representatives including, without limitation, their failure to deliver or their partial or inadequate delivery of services. All coupons, receipts and tickets are issued subject to the terms and conditions specified by the suppliers and/or carriers. By utilizing the travel service of the suppliers, you agree that neither TWT nor any subsidiary company or representative shall be liable for any accident, injury, property damage or personal loss to you or to those traveling with you in connection with any accommodations, transportation or other travel services or resulting directly or indi- rectly from any occurrences or conditions beyond its control, including, but not limited to, acts of terrorism, defects in vehicles, breakdown in equipment, strikes, theft, delay or cancellation of or changes in itinerary or schedules. 

Except as specifically set forth herein, TWT does not make any representations or warranties with respect to the services performed under this Agreement and hereby specifically disclaims all other representations and warranties with respect to the services, whether express or implied. 

Any action commenced arising out of or relating
to this Agreement shall be resolved by arbitration
in Cook County, Illinois, unless another location is mutually agreed upon, in accordance with the com- mercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association. The award rendered by the arbitrator(s) shall be final, and judgment upon the award may be entered by any court located in Cook County, Illinois. 

These tour programs are planned in advance. If, between planning time and the actual tour opera- tion, circumstances beyond TWT’s control require changes, TWT reserves the right to vary itineraries, change the departure date and substitute compo- nents of tour programs, which could also include re- placing the tour host due to sickness, etc. Remember that all travel documents, as well as compliance with customs regulations, are your (the tour member’s) responsibility. 

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not responsible for typographical errors or errors
of omission. If you should have any questions or concerns regarding the above, please call TWT prior to registering for the tour. 

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