1. WHAT DOES THE PRICE INCLUDE?

Six nights at boutique hotel; private travel for all day trips and excursions; 1 group transfer on departure day to Milano Malpensa Airport; private tours with local guides and cultural experts; exclusive access and tastings; guided activities and entrance fees; daily breakfasts, 4 lunches and 5 dinners; local beverages with meals.

2. WHAT DOES THE PRICE NOT INCLUDE?

International roundtrip airfare; travel insurance; transportation to the trip’s starting point; activities not included in the trip itinerary; hotel incidentals including room service, laundry service and hotel bar tabs; meals food and beverages not included in the itinerary; gratuity for tour leader.

3. WHERE DOES THIS TRIP START AND END?

Our adventure begins and ends in Chiavari, Liguria, at Luxury Grand Hotel Torre Fara, (6 nights, May 23rd - 29th). The closest airport is Genova (GOA), 45' drive or Milano Malpensa (MXP), Torino (TRN) and Nice (NCE) all about 2.5h drive.

4. WHAT TRAVEL DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED?

US citizens are not required to have a visa for stays in Italy of under 90 days. Just bring a valid US passport - your passport must be valid for another three months before you depart for international travel. For citizens of other countries, please check with the Italian embassy or consulate for information and requirements.

5. DO I NEED TO PAY A SOLO TRAVELER SUPPLEMENT?

For solo travelers, there is a €1,700 single-supplement fee. These spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

6. WHO IS GOING ON THIS TRIP?

Our expeditions will have between 8 and 12 guests. Our experiences are fun and inclusive and you can expect to be joined by a diverse group in terms of age, background and interests—including solo travelers, couples and friends traveling together. This adventure is for travelers age 18 and above.

7. WHO IS LEADING THIS TRIP?

This trip is led by an expert Genuine Experience trip leader. They’re an experienced travel guide, a representative of The Genuine Experience and your go-to person for questions or concerns on the trip. We’ll be joined throughout our adventure by local, expert guides who are deeply knowledgeable with respect to local cultures, customs and history and are passionate about sharing that with us.

8. DO I NEED TRAVEL INSURANCE?

We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance. Travel insurance allows you to seek reimbursement for your trip costs; if your trip plans change for unforeseeable reasons, or if you need to get medical help, emergency transport, and for theft, loss or damage of items while traveling. For best coverage, always insure the full trip cost within two weeks of your initial trip deposit and note that most ‘Cancel For Any Reason’ policies must be purchased on the date of your initial deposit.

9. WHAT ARE THE PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS?

Tours are priced in EURO. Tour prices are quoted as a package.

A non-refundable 20% deposit of the total price of the tour is due at time of booking.

Second installment of 40% of the total price of the tour is due 120 days before the first day of the tour.

Full balance payment for the reminder 40% of the total price of the tour is due 60 days before the first day of the tour.

Both deposit, second installments and full balance payment are payable by banking wire OR by credit card (+4% processing fees).

Credits are not given for services not used during a trip.

10. WHAT IS THE CANCELLATION POLICY?

You may cancel against payment of a cancellation fee at anytime, following the timeline below:

120 days or more before tour start date: loss of deposit
119-60 days before tour start date: 60% of the tour price
Less than 60 days before tour start date and no-show: 100% of the tour price

The tour operator is to be notified of the withdrawal – whereby email written form is recommended for reasons of proof.

We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance as we are not able to make exceptions to this policy in cases of family/medical emergency or cases of the trip being canceled.