Italy Volleyball U19 AIST select Tour
Rome, Italy - The Coliseum
On this tour you will spend time in Milan, Como, Bellagio, Florence, Pisa and Rome with guided tours and some sight seeing on your own. Club level teams will be hosting us from all over Italy. We will play 4-5 games in a 10 day period. The competition here is very high and the sights are amazing. This tour includes two meals a day, sight seeing excursions and round trip airfare from New York area as well as a bi-lingual guide to be with group throughout the tour. A small tournament will be arranged on the last couple days of this tour. Also, a training session with some top coaches of Italy will be provided.
June 10-19, 2011 – 11 day tour
Tentative Itinerary
| Day | Event |
|---|---|
| 1 | Depart USA for Rome, Italy. |
| 2 | Arrive Rome and enjoy the afternoon in the city. Spend some time shopping or relaxing in the city. Check into hotel for dinner and overnight. Possible Practice in the evening. |
| 3 | After breakfast, transfer to the City for exploring the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps and other sights of Rome. In the morning, we will take a guided tour of Roman Ruins and Coliseum. Later, transfer to the Vatican City where you may have an optional visit of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Cathedral otherwise time for shopping. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. Exhibition game 1 in the evening. |
| 4 | After Breakfast, enjoy a half day on you own exploring Rome. Depart for Montecatini in mid afternoon. Upon arrival, enjoy some free time to explore on your own. Dinner and overnight in Montecatinii. |
| 5 | After breakfast, in the morning transfer to Pisa for a guided visit. Lunch on your own. Departure to Lake Como arriving late in the evening. Possible game in the evening. Dinner and overnight in Montecatinii. |
| 6 | After breakfast, Depart for Florence. In the mid afternoon we will depart for Lake Como. Dinner and overnight in Lake Como. |
| 7 | Tournament Begins. Dinner and overnight in Lake Como. Day trip to Milan for some sightseeing of the Fashion Capital of the world. Dinner and overnight in Lake Como. |
| 8 | Tournament Continues. Enjoy some sightseeing around Lake Como. If there is time we will schedule a boat ride to Bellagio where you can spend some time exploring this unique town on the Lake. Dinner and overnight in Lake Como. |
| 9 | Finals of the tournament. Closing ceremonies with awards and prizes will follow championship game. Dinner and overnight in Lake Como. |
| 10 | Depart for Milan Airport for returning flight home. |
The following is included in the trip package:
- Round trip airfare from New York
- 3 and 4 Star Hotel Accommodations
- European Breakfasts every day and some dinners included.
- Uniforms
- Tour package as listed on Itinerary (Note: Tours listed as optional not included in price)
- Tournament Fees
- USA sanctions and approvals
- Coach Bus Transportation to be with team at all times
- Experienced Coaching Staff
- American International Sports Teams staff member to be with team 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.
