Are you ready to fulfill a New Year’s Resolution travel goal or bucket list adventure? Does Italy meet your criteria? Join Morrison Travel Club (www.morrisontravelclub.com) as we explore the wonders of Italy through art, architecture, and history.
We are delighted to announce our early autumn trip, “Italy: Sorrento, the Amalfi Coast, and Rome,” from Monday, September 23, to Wednesday, October 2, 2019.
You can add an optional extension, exploring “Florence: Cradle of the Renaissance,” from Wednesday, October 2, to Monday, October 7. We will enjoy the romantic city of Florence through painting, sculpture, and architecture. Admire Michelangelo’s David, the Uffizi Museum, the Pitti Palace, and the Boboli Gardens. We will take a day-trip to the beautifully preserved Renaissance town of Lucca.
Below is the Bay of Naples with iconic Mount Vesuvius in the distance. Enter excavated buildings of the former port city of Pompeii: shops, forum, baths, amphitheatre, homes. Outside the city, marvel at “The Villa of the Mysteries.” Tour the National Archaeological Museum’s Roman and Greek mosaics, sculptures, and antiquities, salvaged from Pompeii and Herculaneum.
On a day trip to the island of Capri, ride a boat into the cerulean Blue Grotto; take the funicular from the marina to Capri town. Gather organic garden ingredients for a cooking class under the watchful eye of Vesuvius. At the Museo Cappella Sansevero (1749) view select frescoes and sculptures.
Next, travel the breathtaking Amalfi Coasti. Visit a lemon orchard and Limoncello Liqueur Factory, with a tasting and Baba dessert.
We will spend several days exploring the Eternal City of Rome, including the Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum, and Vatican City.
All this will occur while enjoying the companionship of old friends and new. Your experienced Tour Directors are Theresa Brandon, Ned J. Nesti, Jr., and Linda White. Pass this trip information along to friends or family who may be interested! There is a savings bonus for those who register right away, but registration continues after that deadline.
Are you ready? An initial deposit of $300 is due by Thursday, January 31. Travelers save $300 by enrolling by January 31, 2019. The main trip is $4875, and the extension is $1875.
All costs are included except for transportation to-and-from O’Hare; lunches; a few dinners; personal beverages with meals; tips and gratuities (for the Tour Director, tour guides, and bus drivers); any fees that might be imposed by the airlines at the airport for checked baggage; travel insurance.
There is a $50 surcharge per night for single rooms. There may be an opportunity to share a room with another traveler. Contact Theresa Brandon at thebrandon@aol.com.
All Travel Club members are required to purchase a Trip Mate travel insurance policy through the WorldStrides registration portal. This basic policy includes health, property, and limited cancellation coverage at a cost of $149. You may chose to upgrade your Trip Mate Insurance to the Travel Protection Plus Plan for $249. Please review the insurance information link at the registration page for the specific coverage details and cancellation policies.
How to Travel with WorldStrides
Access information about the trip at WorldStrides with the trip ID number 171532. View complete itineraries for the main trip and the optional extension. There is information about insurance, FAQ, and enrollment information.
Please carefully review all the information at the site listed above for your registration. When setting up your on-line registration you must have your passport available. If you chose to add the Florence extension, the dates on your registration site may only show the Amalfi Coast/Rome trip dates, so make a note of the additional dates for yourself.
Keep track of your Individual Account Number, which is different from the Trip ID number.
Check your passport expiration date to make sure it is valid through May 2020, due to current travel regulations.
If you would prefer to make other payment arrangements or do not want to register online, please contact WorldStrides Customer Service. WorldStrides has a dedicated Customer Service team ready to assist with any items specifically related to the online registration system or making payments. Call them toll free Monday-through-Friday (excluding holidays) at 1-800-468-5899. Participants are also welcome to e-mail Customer Service team directly at customerservice@worldstrides.org. Please make sure that you always have your Trip ID number: 171532.