Optional Pre-Trip Extension to Tuscany:  Florence and Siena
Optional Post-Trip Extension to Milan, the Lakes and the Piedmont

Click to see the Detailed Trip Flyer

This trip is with Overseas Adventure Travel (OAT)

Sicily: Aeolian Islands, Strait of Messina, Mount Etna, Siracusa 

Malta: Valletta, Vittoriosa, Hagar Qim, Mdina 

Booking Instructions:

1. Call Overseas Adventure Travel Reservations at 800-955-1925. Open Monday – Saturday 9am-7pm EST. 
2. Tell the Travel Counselor that you would like to reserve space on Italy’s Western Coast and Islands for September 18, 2023 
3. Mention the group code: G3-29241
4. The required deposit for this adventure is $500 per person.  Deposits can be made by check, bank withdrawal or credit card (American Express not accepted).
5. Purchase the optional travel protection plan to maximize your coverage, or you can compare Myra’s Insurance with Travel Protectors (see below).
6. After signing up with OAT, please sign up/register for the trip with the club, and then call Christina to let her know.
   

Airfare: IAD $1200pp (I have requested for all to fly together); other cities available at varying costs.

*PLEASE STATE ANY FLIGHT PREFERENCES AT THE TIME OF MAKING YOUR DEPOSIT (EX. Business Class, Aisle Seat or Specified Airline)

Membership Requirement:  Your club membership must be current when signing up for the trip and throughout the duration of the trip.

Trip Insurance:  The insurance that OAT offers is cancel for any reason (CFAR).  As an alternative, three levels of insurance -- including medical only for $16-$60 depending on age -- are available from Myra Altschuler with Travel Protectors.  We have used her before with success.  Her details are on the linked flyer.  Note that the Cancel for Any Reason coverage must be purchased within 14 days from when you pay your very first trip deposit.  You must contact Myra directly; do not send your premium payment to us.  You can also opt for your own insurance.

Trip Leader:   

Christina Anderson
gerakisparta@yahoo.com
5502 Maplefield Place 22310
Alexandria, VA 
(703) 719-6714 (h)

                            (703) 489-6171 (c)