ThE EtRUScAN TOUR

AN INVITATION TO
The Etruscan Tour
The Etruscan Foundation invites you to participate in an exciting new travel program ­scheduled for
June 26- July 2, 2016 entitled The Etruscan Tour. Limited to 20 guests, we will be leaving from Rome
and travel north to Tuscany to the Villa Bellaria located in the small m
­ edieval village of Campagnatico
which will serve as our base for the tour. ­Overlooking the Ombrone river valley, guests may relax by the
swimming pool or enjoy strolling the sights of the ancient village. In addition to our selected guided
tours we will be i­ntroduced to the unique wines and cuisines of each locality amidst the beautiful
surrounding Tuscan c­ ountryside.
In keeping with the Etruscan Foundation mission we will tour unique sites not commonly visited by
traditional travel companies: Sites included will be Roselle and Grosetto, Vetulonia, Siena, Populonia,
Mantalcino, Tarquinia and the Castello di Spannocchia among other unique sites. Our expert guides will
provide our small group with exclusive access to these unique sites during the week.
Tour cost is $3,600 per person of which $1,500 is a tax deductible donation to the Etruscan F­ oundation.
The tour cost includes round trip transportation from Rome to the Villa Bellaria and to all tour sites,
meals, guide service and entrance fees. Individual airfare is not included. Tour reservations must be
­received by March 1, 2016. Tour specifications are defined in the in the Statement of Conditions on
page 4 of this document.
For more information on the tour please contact the Etruscan Foundation office to request a tour
­brochure (PDF Format).
Email: office@etruscanfoundation.org
The
Mail: The Etruscan Foundation PO Box 26 / Fremont, MI 49412
Etruscan
Foundation Tel: 231-519-0675
The Etruscan Foundation is tax exempt under Section 510(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
The Etruscan Board of Directors
Kenneth B. Katz, President Elizabeth Bartman
P. Gregory Warden, Vice President Cecile M. Graziano
Wendy Walker, Secretary
Dr. Erik O. Nielsen
Peter Cinelli, Treasurer
Michael L. Thomas
Angela Caveness Weisskopf
The Etruscan Tour Itinerary
The Villa Bellaria will serve as the central hub for the tour program.
Arrival. Guests will be met at a central location in Rome and travel to the Villa Bellaria.
Day
1
http://www.villabellaria.it/web/
Saturday
A light lunch will be served with a relaxing afternoon at the pool or walking the village.
June 25
An evening welcome dinner at the villa will initiate the tour program.
Day 2
Sunday
Relax at the Villa Bellaria. A day at the pool and a light lunch or a visit to the local
thermal baths. Dinner at the Tenuta di Spannocchia.
June 26
Etruscan day tour at Roselle & Grosetto museums with a light lunch.
Day 3
http://www.tuscany-villas.it/to-tuscany/2014/tourist-attractions/
Monday
museums/roselle-rchaeological-site
June 27
Day tour at Vetulonia museum & tombs. http://www.mysteriousetruscans.com/vetluna.html
An evening wine tasting and dinner at Rocca Di Frassinello.
http://www.italiantalks.com/italian-experience/rocca-di-frassinello/
Early departure to Siena with a light lunch. http://www.italyguides.it/en/tuscany/siena
Day 4
Afternnon tour at the Abbey of S. Galgano. http://www.comune.chiusdino.siena.it
Tuesday
A second tour of the Monticiano Church.
June 28
Dinner in Scalvaia.
Relax at Villa Bellaria. A day at the pool and a light lunch.
Day 5
Day trip to visit to Populonia at sunset & guided tour.
Wednesday
http://www.costadeglietruschi.it/toscana_mediterranea/populonia.asp
June 29
Dinner will be served at a seaside restaurant.
Day trip to Montalcino.
Day 6
http://www.discovertuscany.com/montalcino/guide-to-montalcino.html
Thursday
Lunch will be served at Fattoria dei Barbi. http://www.fattoriadeibarbi.it/en/
June 30
Visit to S. Antimo. http://www.montalcino.net/sant_antimo.htm#.VilR_dKrSY0
Dinner will be served in Pizzone.
Day trip to Tarquinia with a light lunch. http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1158
Day
7
Return to Villa Bellaria and relax at the pool with dinner at the Villa.
Friday
July 1
Day 8
Saturday
July2
Depart the the Villa Bellaria. Breakfast will be served. Visit to Murlo archaeological ­­
museum with Dr. Anthony Tuck. Lunch and transit return to Rome.
Enrollment
Name(s)______________________________________________________________________________________
(Please print your name as it appears or will appear on your passport)
Street Address_________________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip_________________________________________________________________________________
Daytime Phone (
)_______________________________________________________________________
E-mail address_________________________________________________________________________________
I wish to enroll in the The Etruscan Tour (See Statement of Conditions for detailed price information).
I am paying the $1,800 tour deposit by:
Check made payable to The Etruscan Foundation is enclosed.
Mastercard
Visa
Card #___________________________________________Expires_________
I prefer a single room at a supplementary cost. (See Statement of Conditions for details)
I would like a roommate.* Smoking not permitted inside The Villa Bellaria.
Name of roommate (if known): ___________________________________________________________________
I/we have a U.S. passport. Passport expiration date for enrollment ____________________________________
I/we have a non-U.S. passport. Passport expiration date for enrollment ________________________________
I/we will apply for a U.S. passport.
I/we will apply for a non-U.S. passport.
* Note: Most countries require passports to be valid up to six (6) months after the scheduled return. Currently, U.S. citizens do not require
a visa for Italy.
I have read and do understand the Statement of Conditions and authorize The Etruscan Foundation to
debit my credit card according to the payment schedule set forth in the Statement of Conditions.
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature
___________________________________________________________________
______ /______ /______
Printed NameDate
**Upon receipt of your enrollment form, a confirmation packet will be sent to you by The Etruscan Foundation.
The
Etruscan
Foundation
Mail this Enrollment Form and Deposit to:
The Etruscan Foundation
PO Box 26
Fremont, MI 49412-0026
Note: Your final confirmed trip reservation enrollment on April 1st provides you with a copy of one (1) of the following available publications
of your choice: Option A - Etruscan Art in the Metropolitan of Art, by Richard Daniel De Puma; or, Option B - Etruscan Myth, Sacred History,
and Legend, by Nancy Thomson de Grummond.
Statement of Conditions
Tour cost and minimum number of participants:
Program Tour Price: $3,600 per person based on a minimum of 20 paying participants.
Single Room Supplement: Add $1,200.
Tour cost is based on exchange rates and tariffs in effect as of June 15, 2016; Subject to change in the event
there is a fluc¬tuation of more than 4%.
Air Travel: No arrangements are included in the tour plan.
Surface Travel: By private motor coach as indicated in the itinerary.
Accommodations and Meals: Twin occupancy at The Villa Bellaria as indicated with (7) breakfast daily including
seven (7) lunches (with water only) and seven (7) group dinners (with water and ½ liter wine).
Program Arrangements: As indicated in the itinerary.
Payment Schedule: $1,800 initial deposit per person is due with completed enrollment form by
February 27, 2016. Balance of tour fee is due in full by March 28, 2016.
Cancellation and Refund Policy: Should a cancellation occur prior to 90 days before departure (March 28,
2016), the initial deposit will be refunded less a $100 fee per person. After March 28, 2016 the following charges
will apply:
• 60-89 days before departure (March 29 – April 26):
• 46-59 days before departure (April 27 – May 10): • 15-45 days before departure (May 11 – June 10): • 15 days before departure (June 11):
Full deposit fee
60% of program tour price
80% of program tour price
100% of program tour price
Cancellations must be submitted in writing; the date of receipt of such notification by
The Etruscan Foundation shall be the effective cancellation date.
Trip Insurance: Trip cancellation insurance is recommended and is the sole responsibility of the enrollee to
secure appropriate policy coverage.
Exclusions: Items not listed above, including but not limited to meals other than those indicated; beverages
except at breakfast; optional entertainment and excursions; excess baggage charges; all personal items, such as
telephone calls, laundry expenses, individual room service; trip insurance; departure taxes (except U.S.); passport
and visa fees.
Management and Responsibility: The Etruscan Foundation acts only as an agent and neither TEF nor any
employee or appointee nor any other person, party or organization or agency collaborating with it is or shall
be responsible or liable for any injury or loss, accident or damage, delay or deviation or curtailment, howsoever
caused or arising or the consequences thereof, which may occur during any part of the travel or program or
during such free time as the members may elect to spend independently on program.
Questions: Tour and travel arrangement questions should be directed to The Etruscan Foundation.
Tel: 231-519-0675 Email: office@etruscanfoundation.org Mail: The Etruscan Foundation / PO Box 26 / Fremont, MI 49412
Waiver and Release
The undersigned participant (“Participant”) acknowledges that he or she is fully knowledgeable as to the
risks associated with travel and tourism. The Participant states that he or she is in good health and has no
knowledge of any infirmity which would impair ability or increase any risk. For valid consideration r­ eceived,
the Participant assumes all risks of the activity in which the Participant will participate and waives all
claims against The Etruscan Foundation (“TEF”), its officers, directors, trustees, and agents arising out of the
­participation by Participant in the Etruscan Tour scheduled for June 26, 2016 to July 2, 2016 (the “Tour”)
and any other activities associated with or relating to the Tour. Participant hereby waives and releases TEF
and its officers, directors, trustees and agents from and against any and all claims arising out of Participant’s
participation in the Tour. Participant hereby covenants to indemnify, defend and hold TEF, and its officers,
directors, trustees and agents harmless from and against any and all liability, claims and actions that may be
brought by or in the right of Participant arising out of Participant’s participation in the Tour. This Waiver and
Release, including the assumption of risk of injury as a result of participation in the Tour shall be continuing
until a written revocation is received by an officer of TEF which revocation shall be effective on a prospective
basis only.
Date _________________
Name_____________________________________________________________________________________
Printed Name as Shown on Passport
Signature _________________________________________________________________________________
The
Etruscan
Foundation