Sports Travel Experience Designed Especially for Arizona Youth Soccer Association (08029-0-14)

Soccer in Northern ItalyMarch 22 - March 30, 2017

ITINERARY OVERVIEW

DAY 1 DEPARTURE FROM PHOENIXDAY 2 ARRIVE VENICE - VERONA AREA (7 NIGHTS)DAY 3 VERONA (FIRST SOCCER MATCH)DAY 4 VENICEDAY 5 VERONA (SECOND SOCCER MATCH)DAY 6 VERONA & SIRMIONEDAY 7 VERONA (THIRD SOCCER MATCH)DAY 8 VERONA (FOURTH SOCCER MATCH)DAY 9 DEPARTURE FROM VENICE

ITINERARYOne of the traditional European soccer powers, Italy has won four World Cups. Italy's domestic league, Serie A, boastssome of the best talent in the world. Juventus, AC Milan, Internazionale Milan and A.S. Roma are just a few of the clubsthat make Serie A competitive in European competition. The Italian way of soccer is known for its disciplined defendingand passionate support.

Educational Tour/Visit Cultural Experience Festival/Performance/Workshop Tour Services

Recreational Activity LEAP Enrichment Match/Training Session

DAY 1 Wednesday, 22 March 2017Relax and enjoy our scheduled flight from Phoenix to Venice.

DAY 2 Thursday, 23 March 2017Our 24-hour Tour Director will meet us at the airport and remain with us until our final airportdeparture.Our private coach and driver will transfer us to our hotel in the Verona area. The coach willbe available for all sightseeing and soccer content as needed.Verona is a vibrant city that has grown to be one of the most prosperous in northern Italy.Despite its magnificent Roman center and unique palazzi, the town is still primarily known asthe setting of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.The Verona area will be our base for the next seven nights. While here, we will enjoybreakfast at the hotel. Lunch or dinner will be included (determined by final sportingarrangements)We begin with a welcome meeting and orientation. Afterwards, enjoy free time to unpack andexplore the area around the hotel.We will participate in a Training Session at a local field. The training session will be led byyour own coaching staff and are designed to prepare the team for upcoming friendlymatches. (Training sessions may be in the morning, afternoon or evening and will bedetermined by the final hotel location, field availability, and the schedule of activities for theday).This evening we will enjoy dinner in the hotel restaurant.

DAY 3 Friday, 24 March 2017This morning we will enjoy breakfast at the hotel.TRAINING SESSIONWe will participate in a Training Session at a local field. The training session will be led byyour own coaching staff and are designed to prepare the team for upcoming friendlymatches. (Training sessions may be in the morning, afternoon or evening and will bedetermined by the final hotel location, field availability, and the schedule of activities for theday).Take a guided Walking Tour, highlighting the city’s most important landmarks andmonuments, including the Casa di Giulietta, where we will see the balcony rumored to be thatof Juliet, from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Also along our walk we will view thepicturesque Erbe and Lord’s Squares, the Tombs of the Scaligers, Castelvecchio, andScaligers Bridge.This evening we will enjoy dinner in the hotel restaurant.FRIENDLY MATCHWe will play our first Friendly Match against a local club or school team. The team will meetand compete against athletes of similar ages and skill levels, and have the opportunity tomake friends for life. (The teams you will play will be selected after time of booking and willbe based on the specific skill level and requirements of your team. We have contacts at everylevel and take great pride in finding the perfect fit for each friendly match).

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DAY 4 Saturday, 25 March 2017This morning we will enjoy breakfast at the hotel.Today we will spend time in Venice.Venice is one of the few cities in the world that can truly be described as unique. It wasknown as the gateway to the Orient, and during the Middle Ages became one of the mostpowerful city-states in the Mediterranean. Built on a series of islands connected by bridgesand canals, Venice has survived all odds to become the intriguing and iconic city it is today.The vaporetto is Venice's version of public transport, as no cars are allowed in this city on thewater. While in Venice, we will each have a vaporetto pass for transportation andsightseeing.Stroll through the Piazza San Marco which is the largest square in the city and has been thelocation of important government buildings for centuries such as the Doge?s Palace. Thecenterpiece of the piazza is the elaborate St. Mark?s Basilica which is a beautiful church thatmixes western and eastern architectural styles.We will have some free time for shopping and exploring Venice on our own.We will enjoy dinner in the hotel restaurant.TRAINING SESSIONThis evening we will participate in a Training Session at a local field. The training session willbe led by your own coaching staff and are designed to prepare the team for upcomingfriendly matches. (Training sessions may be in the morning, afternoon or evening and will bedetermined by the final hotel location, field availability, and the schedule of activities for theday).

DAY 5 Sunday, 26 March 2017This morning we will enjoy breakfast at the hotel.TRAINING SESSIONWe will participate in a Training Session at a local field. The training session will be led byyour own coaching staff and are designed to prepare the team for upcoming friendlymatches. (Training sessions may be in the morning, afternoon or evening and will bedetermined by the final hotel location, field availability, and the schedule of activities for theday).This afternoon enjoy a visit to a professional soccer team practice of Verona or Chievo.(dependent upon schedule)This evening we will enjoy dinner in the hotel restaurant.FRIENDLY MATCHWe will play our second Friendly Match against a local club or school team. The team willmeet and compete against athletes of similar ages and skill levels, and have the opportunityto make friends for life. (The teams you will play will be selected after time of booking andwill be based on the specific skill level and requirements of your team. We have contacts atevery level and take great pride in finding the perfect fit for each friendly match).

DAY 6 Monday, 27 March 2017This morning we will enjoy breakfast at the hotel.TRAINING SESSIONWe will participate in a Training Session at a local field. The training session will be led byyour own coaching staff and are designed to prepare the team for upcoming friendlymatches. (Training sessions may be in the morning, afternoon or evening and will bedetermined by the final hotel location, field availability, and the schedule of activities for theday).Today we will visit Sirmione.Upon arrival, enjoy free time for sightseeing on our own. The main historical landmark ofSirmione is the so-called Grottoes of Catullus, the most striking example of Roman privateedifice discovered in northern Italy. The town is also famous for it's thermal springs.Enjoy free time for social activities around the hotel area.This evening we will enjoy dinner in the hotel restaurant.

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DAY 7 Tuesday, 28 March 2017This morning we will enjoy breakfast at the hotel.After breakfast enjoy some free time for last minute shopping and exploration near our hotel.FRIENDLY MATCHWe will play our third Friendly Match against a local club or school team. The team will meetand compete against athletes of similar ages and skill levels, and have the opportunity tomake friends for life. (The teams you will play will be selected after time of booking and willbe based on the specific skill level and requirements of your team. We have contacts at everylevel and take great pride in finding the perfect fit for each friendly match).Enjoy dinner in the hotel restaurant.This evening will be free to enjoy social activities around the hotel area.

DAY 8 Wednesday, 29 March 2017This morning we will enjoy breakfast at the hotel.FRIENDLY MATCHThis morning we will play our fourth Friendly Match against a local club or school team. Theteam will meet and compete against athletes of similar ages and skill levels, and have theopportunity to make friends for life. (The teams you will play will be selected after time ofbooking and will be based on the specific skill level and requirements of your team. We havecontacts at every level and take great pride in finding the perfect fit for each friendly match).We will have some free time for shopping and exploration.Enjoy dinner in the hotel restaurant.This evening will be free to enjoy social activities around the hotel area.

DAY 9 Thursday, 30 March 2017This morning we will enjoy breakfast at the hotel.Our rewarding and enjoyable tour comes to an end as our Tour Director accompanies us tothe airport on our final day.

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What is Included:Round trip airfare with a major carrier on scheduled flights and guaranteed datesAll airport taxes and fuel surcharges (which will not change after time of enrollment for any participant)Accommodation in three star hotels in twin or triple rooms with private facilities guaranteed throughoutFull breakfast daily in the hotelLunch or dinner daily (determined by the final sporting arrangements)A full-time Excel Sports programs Tour Director to accompany your group 24 hours a day from arrival to departureAll sporting arrangements, including matches, training sessions or clinics (as per the itinerary)Pro soccer fixture match tickets (as per the itinerary)Transportation by private coach for airport transfers and touring, except in capital city, where public transport will be used (cost not included) for group sightseeingUSTOA Extensive Consumer Protection up to $1,000,000 in coverage for advance deposits through our USTOA membershipBasic health insurance while on tour (including medical treatment on tour up to $7,500) and $50,000 of coverage for emergency evacuation and repatriationManchester United Raffle fundraiser

This Does Not Include:Any items not mentioned above or in the detailed itinerarySingle rooms for adults (will be available at a supplement of $50 per night)Third daily meal or personal beverages with mealsLaundry services on tourPublic transport pass in capital or major citiesVisas (if required)Tips and gratuities for the guide and driverAny fees that might be imposed by the airlines at the airport for checked baggageAny costs for the hire of, or transport of, equipment or gearTravel insurance - We offer and always recommend our Trip Mate travel insurance policy to all participants. This comprehensive policy includes health, property and cancellation coverage at a cost of $149

Tour Prices Guaranteed at Time of Enrollment!

Our Price Guarantee: Once you have accepted this proposal, the dates have been confirmed and WorldStrides online registrationportal (or equivalent paperwork) has been made available for your group's tour, the prices shown for the relevant group sizelevel(s) will not change, regardless of any subsequent rate fluctuations (for example, on visits to attractions, airline fuel/taxes orcurrency movements on overseas programs).

Arizona Youth Soccer Association Soccer in Northern Italy (08029-0-14)

Tour Price$3,295 per person

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