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Via XXIV Maggio, 12 - 20852 Villasanta - MB - Italy
Ph (+39) 039-305891 - Fax (+39) 039-2052351
Project Leader: Mirtilli Morgana
Travel Consultant: Federica Protti
USA Representative Mara Persampieri: (+1) 914-645-0784
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www.studio-arcobaleno.it
www.studioarcobalenotour.it
Studio Arcobaleno in collaboration with Fondazione Italia introduces
SUMMER PROGRAM 2014: Isola d'Elba & Tuscany The 2014 Summer Program is an Italian language immersion vacation designed for pre-school and elementary
school and for parents and for older siblings (middle or high school) traveling with the families. June 27th – July 7th 2014
NEW to the Tour Program selection, the 2014 Isola d’Elba and Tuscany Summer Program is an Italian language
immersion vacation designed for pre-school and elementary school children ages 5 to 10 years and promises to be a
great vacation for the whole family! $3,800 per person cost (children under 2 years old are charged only airfare),
includes airfare from LAX, bungalow/hotel stay, meals, activities, Italian lessons, tours and transportation detailed in
program below.
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Similar to a Summer Camp, but with many more perks, the program engages children in a range of activities, all
conducted in Italian, and approaches learning through play. We incorporates games, songs, arts and crafts, drama,
readings, and numerous others, all of which are aimed at strengthening and increasing knowledge of the language. And
parents, the best part is that adults can join their children for the program and take part in any of the activities, or none,
depending on preference, or join one of the various optional tours with other adults for an additional fee.
Language classes are also available and optional, and are offered to groups of 8-10 adults. Since there will be diverse
proficiency levels, our goal is to send everyone home with at least basic Italian survival phrases and vocabulary.
Language classes, in groups of 8-10, are also available for older siblings (middle or high school) traveling with the
families.
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Language class requests will need to be submitted at time of registration so that times may be scheduled into the
program.
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Accommodations will be in a comfortable camping/village situated at Capoliveri Beach.
Each bungalow can house 3 or 4 or 5 people (1 or 2 family group); each structure has bathrooms, kitchen, satellite TV,
air conditioning. Bungalows are provide with sheets and bath towels. Beach towels are NOT included.
BUNGALOWS AVAILABLE:
There are 16 “GRECALE” accomodations There are 9 “ZEFIRO M” and “LEVANTE” accomodations.
Each “GRECALE” bungalow: Each “ZEFIRO M” e “LEVANTE” bungalow:
4 or 5 people in two rooms, 1 bathroom. 3 people in one room + 1 sofa bed for children, 1 bathroom.
There are 3 “PROVENZA” accomodations.
Each “PROVENZA” bungalow:
6 people in three rooms + 1 sofa bed for children, 2 bathrooms.
There are also 2 “ZEFIRO” accomodations.
Each “ZEFIRO” bungalow: 2 people in one room + 1 sofa bed for children, 1 bathroom.
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Price includes one beach umbrella and 2 beach chairs per family on camp site beach.
The proposed activities are designed and developed according to the specific needs of each group, for both children
and adults. The group will have:
a Tour Leader speaking English
a Teacher of Italian
It is necessary to have all the information about the group beforehand in order to prepare and organize the activities
and the optionals.
You can choose some optional activities:
GOLF – TENNIS – DIVING - MOUNTAIN BIKING - HORSEBACK RIDING - ADULT SWIMMING LESSONS
Prices for optional activities will be quoted once the number of participants is established.
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PROGRAM
Day 1 – Friday June 27: Evening departure from Los Angeles to Pisa. Overnight flight. Dinner and breakfast
served on board.
Day 2 – Saturday June 28 - MORNING
Arrival at the airport in Pisa. You will be greeted by our Tour leader.
Expert in her field of tourism, and specialized leader of environment friendly, eco-conscious groups, shi is creative,
inventive, and imaginative. Her primary focus is to establish a good rapport both among participants and between herself
and the group.
Transfer via private motor coach to Piombino to catch the ferry boat to Elba Island.
The tour bus will remain on the island, and at the group's disposal: an added perk to the program.
Transfer, check in and accommodation in the Camping Village, Capoliveri lido.
Welcome lunch, presentation and explanation of the tour including the following items and information:
Italian cellular phone (1 for family)
name and telephone number of accompanying guide, available 24/24 each day of the journey
list of all cellular phone numbers
caps and t-shirts for children
badge
LUNCH - A "light" lunch, served in the refreshments stand at the Camp grounds, consisting of:
PANINI - A BEVERAGE – SALADS - POTATO CHIPS – FRUIT - ICE CREAM
A "lunch bag" will be prepared for any days when the group is touring, except on those days when specified in the
Program.
AFTERNOON
Free time for relax.
5:30 pm – Meeting to facilitate distribution of Italian lessons "goodie bag" for children; consisting of:
Text, notebook, markers, pen, pencil, sharpener, and drawing pad.
Playtime; game of introductions.
DINNER: will be served at the camp grounds restaurant facility.
Menus are posted on the web site under the tour itinerary once we receive information on the group composition and food
preference. Participants are asked to advise any special dietary requests, such as vegetarian or particular food allergies.
The cuisine of the island is well known and consists largely of local fish fare. Should there be allergies or alternate
requests, please advise upon registration.
Bottled water is always included with meals, BUT, can be purchase at an additional fee at any other time.
9:00 – 9:30 pm – Baby dance and songs. Baby dance will be there every night in the camping village.
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Day 3 – Sunday June 29: Sun, Sea and Friendship
The first day on the island will comprise various types of group entertainment and team activities to encourage the
development of friendships and collaboration among the children, family members and others present in the group.
MORNING
8:30 am - Breakfast
CHILDREN
9:30 am – Italian lesson for children with the Italian teacher. Activities aimed at strengthening their knowledge of the
Italian language. The activities are organized by age group and include outdoor team games (on the beach), treasure
hunts, drama, reading and listening drills specifically adapted to the comprehension level of each group.
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11:00 am – Children's Water games in the pool or Children's swimming lessons.
ADULTS
Free time for adults on the beach of the Camping and “Aquagym”.
LUNCH - A "light" lunch, served in the refreshments stand at the Camp grounds, consisting of:
PANINI - A BEVERAGE – SALADS - POTATO CHIPS – FRUIT - ICE CREAM
AFTERNOON
Together we will discover characteristic locations, natural beauty and the history of the island.
Visit Porto Azzurro: a walk along the little port and visit the city.
The itinerary is particularly suggestive and interesting for the beauty apparent at every angle in a place where tradition
and culture have remained unaltered in time. These sight offers tourists an opportunity for memorable and unique
photography.
ADULT & CHILDREN PHOTO CONTEST
Participants will be viewing and photographing some of Italy's most beautiful scenery in Porto Azzurro. The three best
photos will be awarded a prize at the following day's dinner.
7:00 DINNER in Porto Azzurro and shopping at stands and market.
Day 4 – Monday June 30: Cooking lesson and Italian
MORNING
8:30 am – Breakfast
CHILDREN
9:30 am – Italian lesson for children with the Italian teacher.
11:00 am – Children's Water games in the pool" or Children's swimming lessons.
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ADULTS
Italian Cooking lesson
11:00 am - Free time for adults on the Camp grounds beach and “Aquagym”.
LUNCH - A "light" lunch, served in the refreshments stand at the Camp grounds, consisting of:
PANINI - A BEVERAGE – SALADS - POTATO CHIPS – FRUIT - ICE CREAM
AFTERNOON
CHILDREN
The children will participate in outdoor games with the possible opportunity to meet and play with other Italian
children of their same age.
There will be swimming and games on the beach.
Sand Castle competition between various teams.
ADULTS
The day's creative activity will be the preparation of an Italian meal, to be prepared in the Bungalow by the adult and
teens of each group. All the ingredients, recipes and instructions will be provided. The dinner will be enjoyed together
at one big table by all the participants.
4:00 pm - Adults are free to organize their own time.
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DINNER together - awards ceremony for three best photos and best Italian dish preparation.
Day 5 – Tuesday July 1: Elba Island, it's Cities and Panorama
MORNING
8:30 am – Breakfast
CHILDREN
9:30 am – Italian lesson for children with the Italian teacher.
The linguistic activities of days will be further developed to reinforce what has been learned and practiced during the
various activities, games and free time.
ADULTS AND CHILDREN
10:30 am - Tour of the Island via private motor coach to discover it's small sea villages, characteristic ports and
beaches. Ascent to Monte Capanne.
LUNCH: lunch bag.
AFTERNOON
Visit Marciana Marina.
DINNER in the Camp grounds Restaurant.
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Day 6 – Wednesday July 2: Elba and its history
MORNING
8:30 am - Breakfast
CHILDREN
9:30 am – Italian lesson for children with the Italian teacher.
ADULTS
Free time for adults on the Camp grounds beach and “Aquagym”.
ADULTS AND CHILDREN
11:00 am - Portoferraio: visit to the Napoleon Museum and the historic city center with English speaking guide.
LUNCH: on your own in one of the numerous eateries the city offers.
AFTERNOON
Tour of city of Portoferrario in local train. Swimming in Ghiaie beach, which is one Elba's most beautiful beaches.
Evening return to the campsite for showers.
DINNER in Capoliveri
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Visit to the cliffside village and its quaint streets where artisenal products and numerous shopping venues can be found.
Day 7 – Thursday July 3: Tour Boat
MORNING
8:30 am - Breakfast
9:30 am – Italian lesson for children with the Italian teacher.
LUNCH - A "light" lunch, served in the refreshments stand at the Camp grounds, consisting of:
PANINI - A BEVERAGE – SALADS - POTATO CHIPS – FRUIT - ICE CREAM
AFTERNOON
ADULTS AND CHILDREN
3:00 pm – Transfer to Porto Azzurro for a BOAT RIDE around the southern coast of the island, for a view of the grottoes,
beaches and abandoned ancient mines. If we are lucky, we may even spot some dolphins if there are not many boats
about.
DINNER in a Pizzeria in Capoliveri Beach: Pizza and ice cream.
Day 8 – Friday July 4: From Elba to Florence and stop in Pisa
MORNING
7:00 am - Breakfast
In the morning transfer by boat and via private motor coach to Florence.
Our transfer ride will include games and Italian songs with the children (and any adult who wants to join).
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On the way to Florence, there will a stop in Pisa. You will visit the Campo dei Miracoli, a beautiful place known world
wide - the Dome of Santa Maria Assunta, the Leaning Tower and the Baptistery.
LUNCH: on your own in one of the numerous eateries the city offers.
AFTERNOON
Afternoon in Florence and onto accommodations in the hotel.
DINNER and a walking tour which includes some of Florence's best "gelaterie", first meeting with the Renaissance city's
glorious past.
Day 9 – Saturday July 5: Florence Accademy Gallery and Arno Embankment
MORNING
8:30 am – Breakfast
9:30 am – Italian lesson for children with the Italian teacher.
11:00 am - This morning you will visit Santa Maria del Fiore and the Gallery where you can admire many masterpieces
of Italian and European Painting from XII century to XVIII century, the most extraordinary exposition of Renaissance
Florence and Tuscany paintings. Academy Gallery, where you can admire the David by Michelangelo.
Offered in Italian and English
1:00 pm – LUNCH: on your own in one of the numerous eateries the city offers.
AFTERNOON
3:00 pm – City tour: The Old Bridge (Ponte Vecchio), Arno Embankment, Basilica of Holy Cross (Santa Croce),
Palazzo Vecchio... Offered in Italian and English
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5:00 pm - Free time for shopping.
7:30 pm – DINNER in “Trattoria dell’Antico Mercato”
Free time for ice cream.
Day 10 – Sunday July 6: Pistoia: getting lost in flowers, scents, literature and fantasy
MORNING
8:30 am – Breakfast
Visit the historical center of Pistoia, City tour Offered in Italian and English: the Dome of Saint Zeno, Baptistery of
Saint John the Palace of the city hall. The tour ends at Collodi, whith a visit to the famous Park of literature named for
Carlo Collodi, the author of Pinocchio, the world renowned puppet created by equally famous Geppetto.
Visit the Museum of Carlo Collodi: the first editions of the Book.
1:00 pm – LUNCH: on your own in one of the numerous eateries the city offers.
AFTERNOON
Come back in Florence and free time for shopping.
DINNER: in “La divina Osteria”
Final conversation on the evening before departure will require participants to review their experience in Elba.
Day 11 – Monday July 7: Departure
Departure from the airport is scheduled for morning departure, and arrival same day in the US. Lunch and snack
will be served on boar
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COST
Cost is inclusive of flight, bungalow stay, meals, activities, Italian lessons and tours outlined in the program:
$ 3800,00 per person.
Trip protection insurance is optional and at additional cost.
Individual families are responsible for any and all additional fees not specified and listed in the program.
Pricing is based on a minimum group size of 15 children and 30 adults.
Optional tour costs will be advised upon receipt of actual number of participants for each activity.
Final payment must be received 70 days prior to departure, and payments can be in 4 installments:
Registration – June 30th, 2013: $ 250.00 + Trip protection insurance (optional)
Deposit fee for each family member, including children under two, must be received by September 15.
If minimum enrollment numbers are not met, deposit will be fully refunded.
1 installment – September 15th
: $ 1,000.00
2 installment – November 15th
: $ 1,300.00
3 installment – February 15th
: $ 1,250.00
Payment can be made
1. by bank check to:
IACE 686 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10065 Tel. (212) 772-8755 Fax: (212) 772- 8756
Please include the following note on your check:
Deposit for Italian Summer Program.
2. by credit card to:
IACE ph. (212) 772-8755
3. On line: www.studioarcobalenotour.it
The daily activities calendar will be inserted on the web site by the end of January, 2014.
STUDIOARCOBALENOTOUR STANDARD CANCELLATION POLICY
90 days or more prior to departure: Full refund less a $150 cancellation fee.
89 to 66 days prior to departure: Full refund less a $450 cancellation fee.
65 to 30 days prior to departure: Refund 50% of the Program Fee.
29 days or less prior to departure: No refund will be issued.
For any question, contact:
Mara Persampieri cell (1) 914-645-0784
e-mail: [email protected]
and: [email protected]
Pre - Register by e-mail to: [email protected]
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