via vitae travels · guided walking tours of the cities of alberobello, matera and lecce education...

Phone: +1 269-317-2239

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Website: www.viavitaetravels.com

6352 Trumpeter Lane

Ypsilanti, MI 48197

United States of America

V i a V i t a e T r a v e l s

The region in the heel of Italy’s “boot” where some of the best traditional foods in Italy come from! The south boasts beautiful beaches, rich

farmland, centuries-old churches and ancient pre-roman ruins. It is also home to some of the most succulent recipes Italy’s cuisine is known

for. With a rich history and amazing food come wonderful wines. We will taste wines brought over from the Greeks before Rome was even

an idea. Finally, no one can leave Puglia without making and tasting its olive oil, which people consider the best expression of true olive oil in

the world!

Puglia Perfected

The Journey of Life...


REMINDER: Space for this special journey is available on a first-come, first-serve basis and is truly limited. For more information or to reserve

your place today, please call Via Vitae Travels at +1 269-317-2239.

Your tour package includes

Airport transfers from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)

Airport transfers to Brindisi Papola Casale Airport (BDS)

Flight from Brindisi to Rome (BDS-FCO)

7 nights in luxurious Puglia accommodations

1 night at a 4-star airport hotel (Rome airport)

8 breakfasts

1 lunch with local wines

6 multiple course wine pairing dinners

2 wine tastings, 2 olive oil tastings, 1 cheese tasting

3 guided walking sightseeing city tours

Private deluxe climate controlled motor coach

All lodging, taxes, and fees

Included highlights

Select small group tour, 10 people or less

Lodging at unique 4-star and 5-star accommodations

Meals and wines paired at Michelin star level restaurants

Private winery tours not available to the general public

Witness the cheese making process of Burrata and Scamorza (local Puglian cheeses)

Historic olive oil facility tours not available to the general public

Private hands on cooking class with personal local chef

Guided walking tours of the cities of Alberobello, Matera and Lecce

Education and tasting of all local and unknown Puglia wines

Visit the cities of: Polignano a Mare, Ostuni and Otranto

Expert Italian-English liaison and local guides throughout the entire tour

Optional visit of natural caves at Castellana Grotte (largest underground cave in Europe)

Tour pace

On this guided tour, you will walk for about 1-4 hours daily across cobblestone streets, vineyards and a few hills.

Optional Trips (on request these can be added to end of the tour):

Day/s to visit Roma (Rome)

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 - Overnight travel from USA to Bari (BRI), Italy

Day 2 - Arrive at the Bari Airport (BRI) where your private transfer service will greet

you and escort you to our local boutique hotel near Noci. Your afternoon will be free

— allowing you to relax after your journey and freshen-up before dinner.

Private transfer included

Welcome to Puglia Reception — Wine Aperitivo; overview of the wine and geo-graphic regions we will visit on the tour

Gourmet multiple course dinner with wine pairing included

Day 3 - After breakfast we will be transferred to Alberobello for a guided walking tour of the city. The afternoon will be about some of Puglia’s best kept secrets: wine and

cheese. We will have a private wine tasting at one of the best local wineries of the Bari region followed by a private tour of a cheese making facility with the opportunity to

taste the locally made Puglian cheeses: Burrata and Scamorza. After our tours you will have time to walk the town of Noci before dinner at a local Ristorante.

Breakfast included

Guided walking tour of Alberobello included

Tours, wine and cheese tasting and education included

Multiple course dinner with local wines included

Day 4 - After breakfast we will leave the residence heading to one of the best olive oil producers in Southern Puglia for a tour of the facility and tasting of their olive oils.

We will continue on for a day trip to Matera with a guided tour of the capital of Basilicata, and UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will enjoy dinner in one of the Sassi — the

local caves home of the Third Oldest Civilization in the World — before returning for the night.

Breakfast included

Tour, education and olive oil tasting included

Guided-walking tour of Matera included

Dinner in one of the Sassi with local wines included

Day 5 - After breakfast we will transfer for a morning in Polignano a Mare and lunch with stunning views on the Mediterranenan sea at Restaurant Grotta Palazzese. In the

afternoon guests will have the option to visit the natural caves at

Castellana Grotte. The evening will be to relax and enjoy free time on

your own.

Breakfast included

Visit of Polignano a Mare included

Gourmet multiple course lunch with wine pairing included

Day 6 - After breakfast and check out we will spend our morning together walking the Città Bianca (White City) of Ostuni, famous for its beauty. In the afternoon we will

transfer to the city of Lecce. After checking in to our luxury hotel in the historic center we will have free time to explore the city. A multi course dinner with wines paired

will end our first day in the Salento region of Puglia.

Breakfast included

Visit of Ostuni included

Gourmet multiple course dinner with wine pairing included

Day 7 - After breakfast we will enjoy a private guided tour of the city of Lecce. Together we will learn its history and

enjoy some free time followed by an afternoon and evening together for our private, hands-on cooking class. Learn

from our personal chef, who is an expert on the local Puglia cuisine. We will enjoy homemade dinner with the dishes

we prepare.

Breakfast included

Guided walking tour of the city of Lecce included

Hands-on cooking class with personal chef included

Homemade multiple course dinner with local wines included

Day 8 - After breakfast we will travel to the seaside to Otranto, the beautiful city located on the east Adriatic coast of Puglia. We will then travel south along the coastline

stopping along the way for a glass of wine, a gelato and the chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery. On our return to Lecce, we will visit a local winery and olive oil producer

in the Salento sub-region of Puglia for a tour and tasting. We will enjoy dinner together on our last night in Puglia.

Breakfast included

Visit of Otranto included

Tour, education and tasting of wine and olive oil included

Multiple course dinner with local wines included

Day 9 - After breakfast we will transfer to the Brindisi airport for our flight to Rome’s Fiumicino airport where we will overnight at a 4-star hotel by the airport.

Breakfast included

Transfer to the Brindisi airport included

Flight to Roma Fiumicino included

Day 10 - Transfers to Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and departures.

PRICING AND RESERVATION POLICY

Trip Name: Puglia Perfected

Occupancy: Double (Single Occupancy is available for a Single Supplement Surcharge)

Cost Per Person: $4,695

A $1,000 deposit is required to confirm booking and guarantee your place in this trip; half of the full tour amount due 90 days before depar-

ture; remaining balance due 60 days before departure.

Package is sold LAND ONLY (airfare sold separately). You are welcome to make arrangements on your preferred airline and enjoy the flexibility of arriving early or ex-

tending your vacation. Via Vitae Travels will be happy to assist with recommendations before and after but is not responsible for arranging travel outside of the scheduled

trip.

We reserve the right to cancel this trip due to insufficient registration. Full refund will be given if trip is canceled due to insufficient registration. Do not purchase independ-

ent Air Tickets until notified in writing that the minimum group size has been met and the trip will definitely operate.

NOTE: The information, dates, locations and prices provided in this document are estimates only based on currently available inform ation. Pricing and itinerary are sub-

ject to change.

PRICING DISCLAIMER: Every effort has been made to provide accurate pricing information. Operator reserves the right to correct promotional or pri cing errors at any

time, or to increase the trip price in the event of cost increases due to changes in trip fares, currency fluctuations, park-fee increases, taxes, fuel surcharges or other rea-

sons, unless you pre-paid prior to the cost increases going into effect. For more information, please contact Via Vitae Travels at +1 269-317-2239.

TRAVEL CANCELLATION POLICY AND TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN

Travel Cancellation Policy and Protection Plan is highly recommended. A vacation is your opportunity to relax, recharge your batteries and spend time with family and

friends. Unfortunately many things can happen that might cause you to cancel your travel plans or cut them short. Without adequate protection, you can lose your travel

investment. We recommend you purchase a policy with an insurance company of your choice. For extensive travel insurance coverage, we recommend a big-name compa-

ny. We do not endorse the following companies but for your convenience we are listing companies other travelers have used in the past: Betins, Allianz, Travelex, Travel

Guard, Travel Insured International, AAA (members only). You can compare insurance policies and costs among various providers at SquareMouth and at Insuremytrip.com (both

also sell insurance). In addition, you might want to purchase a Medical Expense and Emergency Assistance Benefits package, so you do not have to worry about getting the

care you need in case of a serious illness or injury.

Phone: +1 269-317-2239



6352 Trumpeter Lane

Ypsilanti, MI 48197



APPLICANTS FOR PARTICIPATION ON THIS TOUR ACCEPT IN FULL ALL OF THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH BELOW.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND BINDING ARBITRATION AGREEMENT

RESPONSIBILITY: Via Vitae Travels and its employees, shareholders, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors or trustees, successors, and assigns (collectively “VVT”), do not own or operate any entity which is to or does provide

goods or services for your trip including, for example, lodging facilities, airline, vessel, or other transportation companies, guides or guide services, local ground operators, providers or organizers of optional excursions, good service

or entertainment providers, etc. All such persons and entities are independent contractors. As a result, VVT is not liable for any negligent or willful act or failure to act of any such person or entity or of any other third party.

In addition and without limitation, VVT is not responsible for any injury, loss, death, inconvenience, delay, or damage to person or property in connection with the provision of any goods or services whether resulting from, but not

limited to, acts of God or force majeure, acts of government, acts of war or civil unrest, insurrection or revolt, bites from or attacks by animals, insects or pests, strikes or other labor activities, criminal or terrorist activities of any

kind or the threat thereof, sickness, illness, epidemics or the threat thereof, overbooking or downgrading of accommodations, mechanical or other failure of airplanes, vessels, or other means of transportation, or for any failure of

any transportation mechanism to arrive or depart timely or safely.

If due to weather, flight schedules or other uncontrollable factors, you are required to spend an additional night(s), you will be responsible for your own hotel, transfers, and meal costs. Baggage is entirely at owner’s risk. The right

is reserved to decline to accept as a trip participant, or remove from a trip, without refund, any person VVT judges to be incapable of meeting the rigors and requirements of participating in the activities, or who is abusive to other

trip participants leaders or third parties, or who VVT determines to detract from the enjoyment of the trip by others. Specific room/cabin assignments are within the sole discretion of the hotel or cruise line.

VVT reserves the right to change the itinerary or trip features at any time and for any reason, with or without notice, and VVT shall not be liable for any loss of any kind as a result of any such changes. Ship schedules, port calls, hours

of arrival and departure, sightseeing events, special programs and guest lecture series (if applicable), are subject to change or cancellation. VVT reserves the right to substitute motorcoach transportation using hotels, inns or lodges

for cruise accommodations if necessary due to weather, water conditions or levels, other events of force majeure, mechanical or other conditions beyond the control of VVT. VVT is not responsible therefor and is not required to

compensate passengers under these circumstances. VVT may cancel a trip (or an option) for any reason whatsoever; if so, its sole responsibility is to refund monies paid by the participant to it. VVT, however, is not required under

these circumstances to refund the cost of any purchased travel insurance. VVT is not required to cancel any trip for any reason including without limitation, United States Department of State, World Health Organization or other

Warnings or Advisories of any kind. VVT is not responsible for penalties assessed by air carriers resulting from operational and/or itinerary changes, even if VVT makes the flight arrangements or cancels the trip. VVT reserves the

right to substitute vessels, hotels or attractions of a similar category for those listed in this brochure.

Applicants for participation on this tour accept in full all of the conditions set forth above.

NOT INCLUDED: Taxes; passport, visas and associated fees; personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls and Internet access; accidents/sickness, trip cancellation, and baggage insurance; gratuities to ship and hotel personnel;

optional sightseeing excursions; baggage charges on aircraft; local departure air/airport tax(es); airfare and associated local taxes, airport facility and security taxes and federal inspection fees not listed in the “Your Tour Package

Includes” section of the brochure; transfers and baggage handling to/from airport/hotel/ship on day(s) of arrival and/or departure if you are arriving earlier or later than and/or departing earlier or later than the scheduled group/tour

transfers(s); any overnight on land due to flight schedule(s); meals, alcoholic or other beverages and all other services not specifically mentioned in the “Your Tour Package Includes” section.

AIRFARE: Airfare is subject to change and availability and, depending on the fare basis, likely is nonrefundable. Your airline ticket constitutes a contract between you and the airline, even if purchased through VVT.

LUGGAGE: Luggage allowance policies are set by the airline and may change without notice.

PHYSICAL ACCESSIBILITY: All programs require physical independence and mobility. Any physical or mental condition that may require special medical attention or physical assistance (for example, the need for a wheelchair) must

be reported in writing when you make your reservations. Travelers must be able to embark or disembark motorcoaches alone or with minimal assistance from your traveling companion and climb stairs and step over raised thresh-

olds without assistance. Travelers requiring assistance must travel with a companion who will be responsible for handling equipment.

DISCOUNTED RESERVATIONS: Discount apply only to those reservations received in the offices of VVT in writing, accompanied by the required deposit, by the date listed in the “Pricing and Reservation Policy” section, if applicable.

In the event a “discounted” reservation must be cancelled, no “replacement” reservation can be substituted at the discounted rate. A “replacement” reservation is a new reservation and can be substituted only at the full-fare

tariff. Cancellation penalties may apply.

CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations for all or any part of the trip including Pre/Post Program(s) reservation(s) will not be effective until received in writing in the offices of SSW / SW. Should you have to cancel, the following terms will

apply: reservation cancellation(s) are subject to a $200 ($50 Pre/Post Program(s)) per person administrative fee from the time of booking through 120 days prior to departure; from 90 through 119 days prior to departure, $800 ($200

Pre/Post Program(s)) per person; from 60 through 89 days prior to departure, 50% of the published full regular tariffs; cancellations 59 days or less prior to departure, a no-show, or early return from the trip will result in forfeiture of

100% of the published full regular tariffs. In addition, any applicable airline cancellation fees, optional excursion cancellation fees and administrative fees may apply.

TRIP INSURANCE AND MEDICAL EXPENSE / EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE BENEFITS: We strongly recommend for your protection that you purchase trip cancellation insurance and medical expense and emergency assistance benefits.

In the event that you must cancel your participation in a travel program, trip cancellation insurance may be the only source of reimbursement.

RATES: Prices quoted are based on fares in effect at the time of printing and are subject to change at any time. On land and/or cruise programs, even after full payment , VVT reserves the right to increase the tour price in the event

of cost increases due to changes in supplier costs, currency fluctuations or fuel or energy surcharges and all such increases are to be paid to VVT upon notice to the tour participant of such increases. On programs which include VVT

purchased interstate or international air (which originates or returns to the United States), no increased costs will be passed on after final payment except for subsequently imposed governmental tax increases.

BINDING ARBITRATION: Any dispute concerning, relating or referring to this Agreement, the brochure or any other literature concerning the trip. Or the trip itself, shall be resolved exclusively by binding arbitration pursuant to the

Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. Sections 1-16, either according to the then existing Commercial Rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA) or pursuant to the Comprehensive Arbitration Rules & Procedures of the Judicial

Arbitration and Mediation Services, Inc. (JAMS). Such proceedings will be governed by substantive (but not procedural) Michigan law and will take place in Detroit, MI. The arbitrator and not any federal, state, or local court or

agency shall have exclusive authority to resolve any dispute relating to the interpretation, applicability, enforceability, conscionability, or formation of this contract, including but not limited to any claim that all or any part of this

contract is void or voidable. Please understand that by agreeing to these terms and conditions, the participant and VVT are waiving the right to a trial by jury.

ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT: By forwarding of deposit, the participant certifies that he/she does not have any mental, physical or other condition of disability that would create a hazard for him/herself or other participants and

accepts the terms contained in this Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Binding Arbitration Agreement.


6352 Trumpeter Lane

Ypsilanti, MI 48197


Phone: +1 269-317-2239



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