Italy Rowing Cup


Join us for the 2nd Annual Italy Rowing Cup. Join together with other crew members to compete against several different rowing clubs from all over the world. We will spend time sight seeing and exploring Italy including Milan, Como, Florence and Rome. This experience will give you an opportunity to experience rowing on an international level on some beautiful lakes throughout Italy. Round trip airfare and two meals per day are included as well as an extensive sight seeing package and full time coach bus transportation. This is a first class tour with great service and outstanding sights and activities.

Augsut 16-25, 2008 – 10 day tour
Tentative Itinerary

Day Event
1 Arrive in your gateway airport to meet the group for your departure to Rome, Italy.
2 Arrival into Rome international airport and meeting with your bilingual tour manager who will take care of your Italy tour. Transfer to Rome city centre and guided visit of the city. Final transfer to your selected hotel for accommodation
3 After breakfast, transfer to the Vatican city and guided visit of the Vatican Museums as well as the St. Peter’s Cathedral. At the end lunch on your own then departure to Piediuco area. 1st training session. At end transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
4 After breakfast, departure to Tuscany. Stop in Florence and guided visit of the city. Enjoy the beautiful works of art. Final transfer to Montecatini Terme: accommodation, dinner and overnight.
5 After breakfast, transfer to Florence and rowing training on the ArnoRiver. Free rest of the time in Florence. Dinner at the hotel in Montecatini.
6 After breakfast, transfer to Milan. Upon arrival transfer to Pusiano to give a look to the lake for next day training. Final transfer to your hotel in Como area. Dinner and overnight.
7 After breakfast, transfer to Milan: guided visit of the city and free rest of the time. In the afternoon transfer to the Idroscalo in Milan for another rowing training. Dinner and overnight in Como.
8 After breakfast, free time in Como in the morning. After lunch, departure to Varese area and transfer to the lake. Rowing session. Dinner and overnight in Como.
9 After breakfast, transfer to Pusiano: enjoy the Triangolo Lariano Regatta. At the end, transfer for a farewell dinner in a local pizzeria restaurant. Overnight in Como.
10 After breakfast, check-out and transfer to Milan airport for your flight home.

The following is included in the trip package:

  • Round trip airfare from New York
  • 3 and 4 Star Hotel Accommodations
  • European Breakfasts and Italian dinners every day
  • Uniforms
  • Tour package as listed on Itinerary (Note: Tours listed as optional not included in price)
  • Tournament Fees
  • Coach Bus Transportation to be with team at all times
  • Experienced Coaching Staff
  • Bi-Lingual guide to be with group throughout tour

Other costs incurred will depend on each individual’s spending habits. Connecting airfare to departure city, souvenirs, some meals and any personal expenses will not be covered by American International Sports Teams.