It is no wonder that Italy is one of the most visited countries in the world. Why? Because Italy has culture, cuisine, architecture and history plus natural picturesque beauty, making it an idyllic travel destination! We start in Val Gardena in the Dolomites with UNESCO status and having some of the most beautiful mountains in the world. We continue to Verona, home of Romeo of Juliet. Next, the artistic Italian villages of Cinque Terre and we finish in Milan, an alpha global city.

Double Occupancy: $4780. with International Air

Single Occupancy: $5405. with International Air

SKIING: https://www.valgardena.it/en/winter-holidays-dolomites/ski-resort-val-gardena/

Val Gardena is a huge ski area in the southern Tyrol area of Italy. There is 500km of groomed slopes and 1200km of interconnected slopes all with cutting-edge lifts. The IKON Pass is valid in Val Gardena while the daily lift rate is about $80/day. Ski Rentals will be offered at a discounted rate.

Skiers come to Italy’s Dolomites to do one thing – ski the Sellaronda! This is the famous 40km circuit from various ski resorts through the spectacularly beautiful Sella massif. It is a right of passage for Italian skiers and Americans find it an epic day they can boast about. Val Gardena is the perfect starting point for the Sellaronda if you are a strong intermediate skiers. Skiers not wanting this challenge will still have a dozen different areas to ski while visiting various villages.

Skiers on the Sellaronda

Non-Skiers will have optional Day Tours including Bolzano, Trentino, Innsbruck and Vipiteno. Details for each Day Tour is TBD and will be priced accordingly. Also, Santa Cristina and Ortisei are idyllic, charming mountain villages close by easily accessible by local public buses. Passes are available at all hotels to ride free of charge. Know that great care is put into making the non-skier experience as wonderful as the skiers!

Extension – Cinque Terre

Located on the coastal area of northwest Italy, this UNESCO World Heritage Site comprises five villages all part of Cinque Terre National Park. People have built houses up on the cliffs that overlook the Ligurian Sea. Paths, trains and boats connect the villages. The area is so pretty that it inspired a Disney movie, Luca. The “five lands" consist of photogenic fishing villages with candy-colored houses, cultivated with vineyards and olives. With jaw-dropping views and photo opportunities at every turn, this is everything people love about Italy.

Flights are on Air Canada from Orlando with one stop in Toronto to Munich, return from Milan. Flights and times are subject to change. Important: No upgrades are allowed with the Economy Airfare. Also, neither skis nor snowboards are not allowed on Air Canada flights.

March 07 AC 1677 MCO/YYZ 2:40PM – 5:31PM

March 07 AC 836 YYZ/MUC 7:30PM – 9:50AM (March 8^th)

March 20 AC 895 MXP/YUL 11:05AM – 3:05PM

March 20 AC 1638 YUL/MCO 6:40PM – 10:18PM

VAL GARDENA, VERONA , CINQUE TERRE & MILAN PRICE INCLUDES:

· Round trip transfers between Munich Airport and Selva, Val Gardena via private coach with English Speaking assistant.

· 7 night’s at the Hotel Piccolo March 08-15, 2025

· Breakfast buffet daily

· 7 nights dinner

· Welcome orientation FSC Gala Party

· Optional excursions for non-skiers

· All local taxes, air taxes and current fuel surcharges

· FSC decorative pin

· Transfer between Hotel Piccolo and Verona via private coach and English-speaking guide

· City tour of Verona upon arrival with local English-speaking guide

· 1 nights in the Hotel Palace, Verona. (March 15-16)

· Breakfast buffet in Verona

· Transfer between Verona hotel and Cinque Terre region via private coach and guide with stop in Emilia Romagna, land of motors and food excellencies, continuing to Parma/Modena area for tasting of Prosciutto di Parma and Balsamic Vinegar. Free time for Lunch, then continue to La Spezia hotel

· 3 nights at La Spezia Hotel. (March 16-19)

· Breakfast buffet daily at hotel

· Porterage in and out of hotel La Spezia with 1 bag per person

· Full day guided tour of Cinque Terre by train(or boat if available) with guide. (March 17^th)

· Visit to Santa Margherita Ligure & Portofino with guide. (March 18^th)

· Transfer between La Spezia hotel and Milan city center via private coach and with guide, with city tour of Milan including entrance to Duomo. Free time for lunch and shopping on own, continue to Milan Airport hotel. (March 19^th)

· 1 night at the Sheraton Milan Airport hotel. (March 19-20)

· Breakfast buffet at Milan Hotel

· Porterage in and out of hotel in Milan with 1 bag per person

Hotel Piccolo (4 Star):

https://www.hotel-piccolo.com/en/

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Your passport must be valid 6 months past the return date of the trip.

You must be a current member of the Space Coast Ski & travel Club or an affiliated Florida Ski Council Club ($1 reciprocity fee) to participate.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE:

$700 trip deposit due with trip application
$1500 due by September 1, 2024
Balance due by November 25, 2024 including all pre-paid Day Tours

TRIP CANCELLATION AND PENALTIES:

Prior to August 1, 2024 – No Penalty
Between August 2, 2024 and September 30, 2024 - $300.00
Between October 1, 2024 and November 19, 2024 - $700.00
Between November 20, 2024 and January 4, 2025 - $1500.00
After January 5, 2025 – Full Penalty, No Refund
Plus any other non-refundable charges.

No Shows are Non-Refundable

If you are a single Traveler with a Roommate, please read the Cancellation Policy located on our Website regarding this topic.

Send completed trip application and check (payable to Space Coast Ski and Travel Club) to:

Space Coast Ski & Travel Club

P.O. Box 372633

Satellite Beach, FL 32937

Note: Trip Insurance is recommended. One option the club has used is Travel Protectors. Contact Myra with Travel Protectors (Myra@travelprotectors.com) for quotes.

For more information, contact: Carla Constantino

Val Gardena Trip Leader

carla@spacecoastskiclub.com

(321) 255-7708 Home

(321) 749-0418 Mobile

Trip Leader:

Carla Constantino

(321) 749-0418

Email: Carla

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