ACCOMMODATIONS
(Click hotel name to read description)

Venice:  Hotel Danieli  (5*)

Florence:  Hotel Croce Di Malta  (4*)

Rome:  Hotel La Griffe  (5*)

TOUR PREPARATION

Entry Requirements—For entry into Italy, U.S. and Canadian citizens need only a valid passport.

Immunizations—No immunizations are required, but we recommend that your tetanus booster is current.

Exit Requirements—There is no departure tax currently required other than that included with the cost of your airline ticket.

SUGGESTED VIEWING / NETFLIX

Venice:

• The Merchant of Venice (2000)—Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons
• Don’t Look Now (1973)—Julie Christie, Donald Sutherland
• Summertime (1955)—Katherine Hepburn, Rossano Brazzi

Florence / Tuscany:

• The Light in the Piazza (1962) with Olivia de Havilland
• Much Ado About Nothing (1993)—Kenneth Branagh, Emma Thompson
• Tea With Mussolini (1999)—Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Cher

Rome:

• Three Coins in the Fountain (1954)—Dorothy Maguire, Jean Peters, Maggie McNamara
• La Dolce Vita (1960)—Marcello Mastroianni, Anita Ekberg

WHAT TO BRING

This tour takes advantage of the slow month of August for good hotel rates, but the weather will be very warm. Temperatures in the areas visited could range between a low of mid-60’s during the nights to mid-80’s (or warmer) during the days. Pack light and try to limit yourself to two small suitcases. Pack medications in a carry-on just in case your bags don’t arrive when you do. We suggest leaving expensive jewelry at home!

Suggested Packing List:

____ Passport

____ Lightweight slacks for sightseeing and meals

____ Shorts for hiking or extensive walking

____ Socks and underwear for one week (laundry service readily available at all hotels)

____ Light sweater and windbreaker

____ Rain jacket for misty or stormy days.

____ Comfortable walking / hiking shoes

____ Daypack or fanny pack

____ T-shirts / polo shirts / short-sleeved shirts (5 - 6)

____ Casual long-sleeved shirts (4 - 5)

____ Sleepwear (optional)

____ Water Bottle for hikes and tours

____ Sunscreen / lip balm / sunglasses / sun hat

____ Personal toiletries

____ Swimsuit

____ Camera, extra batteries & plenty of film or digital memory

____ A good book

MONEY MATTERS

Italy is on the standardized European currency of the Euro (EUR). As of August 30, 2007, the interbank exchange rate was €0.73 to U.S. $1. Bank debit cards, Visa & Mastercard work for Euro cash withdrawals in most ATMs, which are widely available throughout the country. It is wise to carry some cash with you, however, in case you get caught in a situation where an ATM is not available.

Tipping—You are not expected to tip on top of restaurant service charges, but it is common to leave a small amount (perhaps €1) per person. If there is no service charge you might consider leaving a 10% tip, but this is by no means obligatory. You should leave your spare change as a tip at bars and clubs. For taxi drivers, always round up the fare to include a little something extra as gratuity. We will present collective tips to guides and drivers throughout the tour.

RESERVATIONS

To reserve a place on this tour, click on the “Reservations” link above. Type in the information requested in each field, print the form, then sign and mail it to Toto Tours with your $500 deposit check. You also have the option to pay for your tour deposit with a Visa or MasterCard. The remaining balance is due 80 days prior to departure (by June 2, 2008). Tour registration is not complete until we have received both the signed reservation form and your deposit check or credit card authorization.
     Toto Tours does not accept credit cards as a form of payment except for the amount of the tour deposit ($500 maximum can be charged per tour). An installment plan is possible. Our mailing address is: Toto Tours, 1326 W. Albion Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60626-4753. Make checks payable to: Toto Tours, Ltd.

LIABILITIES & DISCLAIMERS

Making a reservation with a deposit shall be deemed to be consent to these conditions: Toto Tours does not accept responsibility in whole or in part for any delay, loss, accidents, personal injury, sickness, medical expenses, or property damage occasioned by fault of any person from whatever cause. All participants are required to sign a standard liability form.
     We strongly encourage you purchase Travel Insurance to cover all aspects of your travel in Italy! We will provide the necessary forms upon receipt of your deposit, or you can apply online by following the link at the bottom of this page. You can also book your travel insurance with a phone call to Toto Tours.
     The tour operators reserve the right to accept or decline any person as a member of the tour at any time and to make whatever changes become necessary with or without notice. Guaranteed departure with a minimum of ten participants.
     Toto Tours is not responsible for airline cancellation or change penalties incurred by individual tour participants for air tickets purchased prior to notification that the tour is a confirmed departure.

THE TOTO SPIRIT

• fun-loving optimists who have a sense of humor and accentuate the positive;
• good natured realists who are willing to accept situations as they exist;
• undaunted by the unexpected, like occasional delays or bad weather;
• willing to forego some of the amenities we normally take for granted;
• eager to try new things & test limits;
• punctual;
• not whiners!

Join us for an extravagant taste of “The Sweet Life” in three cities where good living has been raised to a high art form—Venice, Florence and Rome. Even if you have been here before, you can never have your fill of “La Dolce Vita!” Questions? Please call us toll-free at:  800-565-1241.

THE BOTTOM LINE
(tour prices per person)

Price:  $3,995 double occupancy

Private Room:  $600 extra. We have booked only twin and double rooms for this tour, so paying single supplement will guaranteed you a Twin Room for Sole Use (TSU). (Paying the single supplement is not required of men traveling on their own. Toto Tours will make every effort to match you with a roommate if you prefer to share a room.)

Deposit:  $500  (Due at time of registration for the tour. May be paid with a credit card.)

Remaining Balance:  $3,495 double / $4,095 single
(Assumes $500 deposit has already been made)

Remaining Balance Due:  June 2, 2008
(Full payment required with reservation form if enrolling after this date.)

Included:  Nine nights deluxe hotel accommodations; one group transfer from the airport to the hotel in Venice at the beginning of the tour; one group transfer from the hotel to the airport in rome at the end of the tour; motorcoach travel between destinations; Welcome Dinner; Farewell Dinner; meals, activities, and transportation as listed in the itinerary; fully guided and escorted tour.

Not Included:  Round-trip air transportation to Venice, Italy, and returning from Rome, Italy; meals and activities not specifically included in the itinerary; insurance; all alcoholic beverages; soft drinks; bottled water; laundry; telephone calls; faxes; any other expenses of a personal nature. Tips to drivers and guides not included.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

We recommend you purchase travel insurance with AIG Travel Guard to cover for unforseen events prior to and during your trip. Please follow the link below or call us for more information.