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Hearst Ranch Winery Tuscany Pre-Cruise June 2-7, 2021 Inland Travel Destination Management Co.
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Hearst Ranch WineryTuscany Pre-Cruise

June 2-7, 2021

Inland TravelDestination Management Co.

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Arrive in Rome.Check in and overnight at Starhotels Metropole****Located in the city center, near the Roma Termini railway station and the Rome Opera House, the Starhotels Metropole, with its evocative blend of comfort and class, shows Rome at its multifaceted best.The Colosseum, the Fori Imperiali and the Trevi Fountain are reachable within a 10 minute walk.Dinner at leisure

Day 1: Wednesday June 2, 2021

Day 2: Thursday June 3, 2021

Breakfast at the Hotel Metropole and check out.

9.30am Meet our English-speaking driver in the hotel lobby and transfer North to Tuscany via luxury air conditioned motor coach.

First stop :Castiglione della Peascaia, an ancient seaside town located in Southern Tuscany, originally settled by Etruscans. Renowned for its beautiful beaches and nestled between blue

sea and green hills, Castiglione is dominated by a medieval fortress with sweeping views of the Tyrrhenian Sea and skirted by the Pineta del Tombolo pine forest and the famed wetlands of Natural Reserve Diaccia Botrona populated by colorful �amingos and herons.

Transfer to Roccamare Resort located in one of the most fascinating stretches of the Tuscan coast for a seaside al fresco Welcome Lunch.

Transfer to Cortona and check in at the Hotel Relais Chateaux “Il Falconiere” **** Tonite’s dinner will be at leisure. (not incl.)

Surrounded by vineyards and olive groves as far as the eye can see and

immersed in a relaxing atmosphere, Villa Il Falconiere is the epitome of a Tuscany dream.Once home to the famous poet Antonio Guadagnoli, the ancient Villa of the 17th century, has been transformed into a jewel of hospitality by the owners Silvia & Riccardo Baracchi. Silvia is the superb Michelin Star Chef of the Il Falconiere restaurant where we will partake in a cooking class and celebrate our Bon Voyage dinner!

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Today choose your option!Option 1: FlorenceGuided tour of Florence: get to know the city’s origins and more than 2,000 years of Florentine history. Learn why Florence became the birthplace of the Renaissance and visit Florence’s best-known treasures, including the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and the Florence Accademia Gallery home to Michelangelo’s world-famous Renaissance Statue of David

After a late lunch at local restaurant, an afternoon shopping treat on the way back to our hotel: we will make a 1hr 30 stop at the most fashion-

able Luxury Outlet Shopping Mall: The Mall Firenze, located in Leccio, just south of Florence: enjoy all your favorite designer brands at discounted prices!

Option 2: Vintage Fiat 500 drive through the Chianti hillsExperience "La Dolce Vita" behind the wheel of an authentic Fiat 500, a true icon of Italian design, driving on some of the circuit of the Via Francigena and “Eroika” bike raceExperience "La Dolce Vita" behind the wheel of an authentic Fiat 500, a true icon of Italian design, driving on some of the circuit of the Via Francigena and “Eroika” bike race Drive along scenic country roads o�ers splendid views of the rolling hillside, Sangiovese vineyards and olive groves. Enjoy the medieval atmosphere created by little churches and ancient castles. Our knowledgeable and experienced English-speaking escort will give us the opportunity to do several stops for photos along the way.. After several panoramic stops, we arrive at a lovely winery, enjoy

a guided tour of the ancient cellar, and learn all the secrets about their wine and olive oil production. A typical Tuscan light lunch will be served with a tasting of 3 wines.

Transfer back to hotel Il Falconiere at the end of the day.Dinner at leisure. (not incl.)Overnight at Il Falconiere Relais Chateaux

Day 3: Friday June 4, 2021

Day 4: Saturday, June 5. 2021

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to San Gemignani for a guided visit of this medieval town, a Unesco World Heritage Site. With its 14 towers and picturesque cobbled squares, the town is probably the most scenic hilltop village in Tuscany.Free leisure time to shop and get lunch. (not incl.)

Transfer to Siena after lunch: guided visit and walking tour of this perfectly preserved town, a shrine to Gothic architecture. Siena is famous for its cuisine, art, museums and medieval architecture.

Transfer back to our hotel.

This evening we’ll enjoy a cooking-class at the hotel and learn how to prepare an authentic Tuscan meal in Il Falconiere’s residential style kitchen, using local organically grown ingredi-ents and personally selected by Michelin Chef Sylvia. We then get to savor the fruits of our labor during a seated dinner in the charming dining room!

Overnight at Il Falconiere Relais Chateaux

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Day 5: Sunday June 6, 2021

Day 6: Monday, June 7, 2021

Breakfast at the hotel.Today our itinerary takes us South for a full day food & wine tour. First to a wine cellar in Montalcino to sample a Brunello di Montalcino served with a delicious light lunch of the local produce.Then on to Pienza to discover the “Touchstone of Renaissance Urbanism.” This charming village is widelyknown as the "ideal city of the Renaissance", the creation of the great humanist Enea Silvio. Taste Pienza’s most renownedtradition: the Pecorino cheese. We end the afternoon with a guided cellar tour in the medieval village of Montepulciano where we get to pair local wines with a selection of cheeses and cold cuts, along with fresh bread and various olive oils. Time - permitting, we will visit Montepulciano, where the stateliness of its Renaissance buildings and the re�ned beauty of the town's churches mix with the ancient tradition of winemaking.Transfer back to our hotel at the end of the day.Bon Voyage Dinner will be held at Il Falconiere’s gastronomic Michelin * restaurant.Overnight at Il Falconiere Relais Chateaux

Breakfast at the hotel and check out.Today we head back to Rome where our ship awaits and another wonderful adventure begins!

First stop: Massa Marittima, a hidden Tuscan jewel perched on a panoramic hill north of Grosseto, in Southern Tuscany. The historical town center has 13th century Etruscan origins and many signs of the past are still recognizable in the perfectly preserved city walls, and in the narrow streets representing one of the most important urbanistic architectural complexes in all of Tuscany. Short guided visit of the town and some leisure time for lunch.(not incl.)

Transfer to Rome Civitavecchia for All Onboard between 3.00pm and 4.00pm!

Bon Voyage!

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Starhotels Metropole**** in Roma

Starhotels Metropole is in Rome's central Repubblica area, 90 m from the Opera House. The Coliseum and the Trevi Fountain can be reached on foot in 10-15 minutes. The hotel has free WiFi throughout. Rooms are elegant, modern and air conditioned, and come with a 32" LCD satellite TV. Each one also features comfortable beds and tea/coffee making facilities. Rooms for disabled people are available, and all have a mini-bar. Apicio by Eataly restaurant serves both Roman cuisine and a range of international dishes, all prepared with products by Eataly. The varied breakfast served in the morning is an American-style buffet. Guests can enjoy delicious drinks and live piano music in the Rendez-Vous by Eataly bar.

Relais & Châteaux Il Falconiere***** in Cortona

This splendid 17th century manor lies in the Tuscan countryside, just outside Cortona. It features a Michelin-starred restaurant, and a luxury wellness center with outdoor and indoor pools. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. Rooms at Il Falconiere are set in different locations around the estate, which is home to vineyards and olive groves. Each room is equipped with flat-screen satellite TV and a private bathroom. Guests can relax by the outdoor pool, with sun beds and deck chairs. The Thesan Etruscan Spa offers a sauna, sensory showers and a Turkish bath, as well as beauty treatments and massages. Set in a converted orangery, the restaurant serves traditional Tuscan dishes. Guests can sample the estate's own Baracchi wines, or join one of the Cooking under the Tuscan Sun gourmet cooking courses. Relais & Châteaux Il Falconiere is 1.6 mi from Cortona's historiccenter, and a 15-minute drive from Lake Trasimeno.

YOUR HOTELS

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Price for the tour WITH FLORENCE OPTION:

Price per person accommodated in a Deluxe double/twin room

Price in Euros

Price based on a minimum of 24 participants 2500 Euros

Single supplement 880 Euros

Price for the tour WITH FIAT 500 OPTION:

Price per person accommodated in a Deluxe double/twin room

Price in Euros

Price based on a minimum of 24 participants 2800 Euros

Single supplement 880 Euros

PRICING

Extra night in a Deluxe room at the Starhotels Metropole**** in Rome : 300 euros / room / night*

Additional cost for a Junior Suite at the Starhotels Metropole**** in Rome : 80 euros / room / night*

Additional cost for a Suite at the Relais & Châteaux Il Falconiere***** in Cortona : 200 euros / room/ night*

* Pricing may vary upon availability and booking time

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PRICE INCLUSIONS

The tour price includes:

- 1-night accommodation at the Starhotels Metropole**** in Rome: with breakfast, city tax andporterage included

- 4-night accommodation at the Relais & Châteaux Il Falconiere***** in Cortona : with breakfast,city tax and porterage included

- Activities and visits mentioned in the above itinerary

- Lunch on day 2, 3 & 52-course menu including wine, mineral water and co�ee are included - quantity determined frommenu, any extras will be charged as an additional fee

- Dinner on day 4 & 53-course menu including wine, mineral water and co�ee - quantity determined from menu, anyextras will be charged as an additional fee

- 3-hour cooking-class followed by dinner on day 4

- One English-speaking licensed guide for :1 hour on day 6,Full-day on day 3, 4 & 5 (no guide on evenings, day1 & 2)

- Private luxury bus with A/C, W/C, driver throughout the tour from Rome departure on day 2 todrop o� in Civitavecchia pier on day 6

- 1 small bottle of water per person and per day is included

- Driver and waiters gratuities

The tour price does NOT include:

- Individual transfer upon arrival on day 1 - please see pricing above,- Guide gratuities,- International �ights or any fees related to it,- Airfare from the US to Italy and from Italy to the US & passport fees,- Personal expenses such as excess or overweight baggage charges, laundry, telephone, email,

room services,- Individual travel insurance, baggage/ personal accident insurance, medical expenses,- Meals not speci�ed in the itinerary,- Availability of Guide and Coach other than services described in the above o�er,- Entrance fees/visits/activities not speci�ed in the itinerary,- Optional excursions or deviations from the scheduled tour,- Any other service that is not listed under the « the price includes » section

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

AVAILABILITY OF THE SERVICESThe hotels are on hold for the Heart Ranch Winery Group until September 30th, 2020.

The prices o�ered for the requested number of rooms and participants will thus not vary before the end of this period.

DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE1st deposit of 30% will be due by February 25th, 2021 (non-refundable)

2nd deposit of 35% will be due by March 25th, 2021 Final payment will be due by April 25th, 2021

(Visa, Mastercard or American Express)

FINAL DOCUMENTSYou will receive the �nal documents, via email, 30 days prior to the arrival date in Italy.

CANCELLATION POLICYInland Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase trip cancellation/interruption insurance.

Every cancellation must be noti�ed to Inland Travel by email.Within 30 days of receiving written noti�cation of the cancellation, refund will be processed.

CANCELLATIONSIf the cancellation occurs between February 25th, 2021 and March 25th, 2021; Inland Travel will charge 30% of the trip.

If the cancellation occurs between March 26th, 2021 and April 25th, 2021; Inland Travel will charge 65% of the trip. If the cancellation occurs from April 26th, 2021; Inland Travel will charge 100% of the trip

DURING THE TRIPEach tour that will be cancelled, modi�ed, interrupted or shorten for any reason by the client during his stay, will not give right to any refund or any compensation. Each additional fee due to a modi�cation or addition requested by the

client, will be charged to the client.

UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCESTrip costs do not include items not speci�ed in the itinerary. Although Inland Travel will make every e�ort to adhere to this itinerary, on rare occasions it may be necessary to make an adjustment to these arrangements. Should such adjust-

ment be necessary, a substitute will be o�ered when and where possible. Inland Travel cannot accept liability if war, terrorist activities, civil unrest, exceptional closures of airports and seaports, and any other event outside the control of

Inland Travel, occurs and causes cancellations, delays, holidays changes or extensions.

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HEALTH AND CAPABILITIES

INLAND TRAVEL requires that all participants be in good physical and mental health to participate. While we encourage participation of disabled passengers on our tours, some itineraries and sites are simply not accessible by wheelchair or motorized scooter. When reserving your tour, please inform INLAND TRAVEL of any physical disabilities and limitations so that they can help you determine the appropriateness of the itinerary you select. If such limitations cause you to require additional assistance, INLAND TRAVEL asks that you plan to travel with a companion who can provide assistance.

PASSPORTS AND VISASEach individual traveler is responsible for obtaining any travel documents and verifying entry require-ments necessary for each country of travel on your tour. INLAND TRAVEL is not responsible for providing this information or documentation. Each individual traveler is responsible for any expenses incurred as a result of delays or itinerary changes related to his lack of appropriate travel documents and are therefore ineligible for any refund from INLAND TRAVEL.

LIABILITIES – INSURANCEINLAND TRAVEL SAS owns the national travel agent license n° IM034190012 allowing us to act as a Desti-nation Management Company and operate tours in Europe.INLAND TRAVEL SAS is also a member of the APST which covers all our clients for Inland Travel SAS’s risk of bankruptcy.

INLAND TRAVEL SAS liabilities are covered by the insurance HISCOX for all risks outlined in the laws and regulations applicable to the professional bodies operating travel tours in Europe.However, participants are strongly advised to take a personal travel insurance.INLAND TRAVEL, its o�cers, directors, and sta� does not own or operate any entity which is to or does provide goods or services for this tour, including, for example, lodging facilities, airline, vessel, bus, taxi, or other transportation companies, local ground, visa processing services, providers or organizers of option-al excursions, food service or entertainment providers, etc. All such persons and entities are independent contractors. As a result, INLAND TRAVEL is not liable for any negligent or willful act or failure to act of any such person or entity, or of any third party.

Without limitation, INLAND TRAVEL is not responsible for any injury, loss or damage to person or proper-ty, death, delay or inconvenience in connection with the provision of any goods or services occasioned by or resulting from, but not limited to, acts of God, force majeure, acts of war or civil unrest, insurrection or revolt, strikes or other labor activities, criminal, terrorist or threatened terrorist activities of any kind, overbooking or downgrading of accommodations, structural or other defective conditions in lodging facilities (or in any heating, plumbing, electrical or structural problem therein), mechanical or other failure of airplanes or other means of transportation of for any failure of any transportation mechanism to arrive or depart timely, dangers associated with animals, sanitation problems, food poisoning, epidemics or the threat thereof, disease, lack of access to or quality of medical care, di�culty in evacuation in case of a medical or other emergency, or for any other cause beyond the direct control of DMBC Member Travel. Participants assume all risk.

These conditions are governed by French law and both parties shall submit to the jurisdiction of French courts at all times.

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REGISTRATION FORMPlease complete and scan back to [email protected] or fax to 805-221-5567

Name (s):

Hearst Ranch WineryTuscany Pre-Cruise June 2-7, 2021

1. WITH FLORENCE OPTION:Select room categoryDeluxe double/twin room 2500 Euros per person Suite supplement (Metropole) 80 Euros per night Suite supplement (Il Falconiere) 200 Euros per night

PLEASE SELECT YOUR OPTION!

Extra night in a Deluxe room at the Starhotels Metropole**** in Rome : 300 euros / room / night*Extra night in a Junior Suite at the Starhotels Metropole**** in Rome : 380 euros / room / night* Number of extra nights: Arrival Date:* Pricing may vary upon availability and booking time

1st deposit of 30% will be due by February 25th, 2021 (non-refundable)2nd deposit of 35% will be due by March 25th, 2021

Final payment will be due by April 25th, 2021(Visa, Mastercard or American Express)

Payment is in Euros by credit card to Inland Travel SAS, France(Visa, Mastercard or American Express)

CANCELLATION POLICYIf the cancellation occurs between February 25th, 2021 and March 25th, 2021; Inland Travel will charge 30% of the trip.

If the cancellation occurs between March 26th, 2021 and April 25th, 2021; Inland Travel will charge 65% of the trip. If the cancellation occurs from April 26th, 2021; Inland Travel will charge 100% of the trip

Every cancellation must be notified to Terroirs Travels by email.

CC #:

Expiration Date: Sec Code:

Billing Address:

Phone:

Name as it appears on cc:

Email:

Signature:

• The purchase of trip insurance is always recommended:We (I) would like to receive a quote for a TravelGuard policy

We (I) decline insurance

Deposit and Payments:

2. WITH FIAT 500 OPTION:Select room categoryDeluxe double/twin room 2800 Euros per person Suite supplement (Metropole) 80 Euros per nightSuite supplement (Il Falconiere) 200 Euros per night


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