ABOUT FLORENCE, ITALY
Florence, capital of Italy’s Tuscany region, is home to many masterpieces of Renaissance art and architecture. One of its most iconic sights is the Duomo, a cathedral with a terracotta-tiled dome engineered by Brunelleschi and a bell tower by Giotto. The Galleria dell’Accademia displays Michelangelo’s “David” sculpture. The Uffizi Gallery exhibits Botticelli’s “The Birth of Venus” and da Vinci’s “Annunciation.”
Another architectural highlight is the Ponte Vecchio, a medieval stone-arch pedestrian bridge that’s packed with jewelry stores. Near the bridge, on the south bank of the Arno River, is massive Palazzo Pitti, once home to the powerful Medici family, showing works by such renowned artists as Raphael and Titian. On the north bank, the Piazza del Signoria is one the city’s most visited squares thanks to the imposing Palazzo Vecchio (the town hall) and the much-photographed statue “Perseus with the Head of Medusa” by Cellini.
ITINERARY
FRIDAY
Friday, August 14, 2020
- Individual arrivals in Florence
Note: For attendees who want to arrive early, we have a limited room block available for August 14 (based on first come-first served basis)
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
HOTEL
Hotel Albani Firenze
Hotel Albani Firenze is conveniently located near Fortezza da Basso, Palazzo dei Congressi, Centro Affari, Santa Maria Novella Church, San Lorenzo’s Market and San Lorenzo Church. This business hotel offers a fitness room with several exercise machines, a massage room, and a 42-inch plasma-screen TV. Before exploring the local sights, guests can quiz the concierge for information at the 24-hour front desk or take advantage of the free Wi-Fi to help plan their day. Free Wi-Fi connection extends to the patio area, where visitors can relax outside with a drink on cushioned sofas and chairs surrounded by exotic plants. One meeting and two conference rooms are available, offering a range of audio-visual equipment and capacity for up to 500 people.
Nearby San Lorenzo’s lively merchants shout out from behind stalls with an array of products in one of the most traditional neighborhoods in Florence. Different ethnic groups join together in the large outdoor market of San Lorenzo and in the Central Market, a vast multi-floored building. Visitors are bound to fall in love with this area and in particular, with its variety of food, especially those focusing on Florentine dishes as well as international selections. Nobody leaves San Lorenzo without a shopping bag in hand or with an empty stomach.
INCLUSIONS
HOTEL PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- Three (3) nights deluxe King accommodations (August 16, 17, 18)
- Includes VAT, city tax, and breakfast per person
- Round-trip airport transfers in Florence, group motorcoach
- Captives register and pay directly with Ambassadair Groups and Incentives
- Comprehensive program management, including all participant correspondence
- Web based registration portal
- Electronic travel collateral materials
OPTIONAL HOTEL PACKAGES INCLUDE:
- Four (4) – Five (5) nights deluxe accommodations
- Includes VAT, city tax, and Full Breakfast Buffet daily
- Private round-trip airport transfers in Florence
Does not include:
- Pre or post program extensions
- Commercial airfare, can be added ($40 service fee applies)
- Items of a personal nature such as hotel incidentals
- Airline baggage handling fees
- Passports, required for travel
- Gratuity to local guide or drivers (as needed)
TERMS & PRICING
HOTEL PACKAGE PRICING:
$791 per person, based on two (2) per room
$1,325 per person, based on one (1) per room
Prices are per person, based on occupancy – captives pay directly via registration website
EXTENDED HOTEL PACKAGE PRICING:
Four Nights
$978 per person, based on two (2) per room
$1,674 per person, based on one (1) per room
Five Nights
$1,125 per person, based on two (2) per room
$1,995 per person, based on one (1) per room
Prices are per person, based on occupancy – captives pay directly via registration website
HOTEL PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
Initial deposit due upon registration | $500
June 14, 2020 | Final Balance (to be invoiced)
- The initial hotel deposit must be received within 10 days of on-line registration. Payments should be in the form of a wire payment or ACH transfer to Ambassadair. Credit cards are accepted with a 3% service fee.
OPTIONAL TRAVEL INSURANCE:
In order to protect your travel investment, we highly recommend the purchase of travel insurance.
To learn about the insurance options available with Travel Insured, please go to https://ambgi.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Aug-Trip-Protection-2019-pricing.pdf
After reading over the information regarding Travel Insured trip insurance, please purchase it direct from Travel Insured by following this link https://www.travelinsured.com/group.signup?group=120064&guid=09214e5c94fb40e9972dcd2e32e73496
Prices start at $105.
Your premium for the optional Travel Insured trip insurance is dependent upon your package price (single or double occupancy). If you decide to purchase the Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) plan, you must add it to your reservation AND pay for it in full within 14 days of your deposit. If you decide to purchase the insurance without the CFAR coverage, you must pay for it no later than final payment.
REGISTRATION
CONTACT
Should you require additional information, contact:
Cottingham & Butler Contact Copyright © 2018 Ambassadair Groups & Incentives
Haley Rahe
800 Main Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
563-587-6327