The Etruscan Tour AN INVITATION TO. The Mail: The Etruscan Foundation PO Box 26 / Fremont, MI Etruscan

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Overlooking the Ombrone river valley, guests may relax by the swimming pool or enjoy strolling the sights of the ancient village.

1 AN INVITATION TO Tour Foundation invites you to participate in an exciting new travel program scheduled for June 26- July 2, 2016 entitled Tour. Limited to 20 guests, we will be leaving from Rome and travel north to Tuscany to the Villa Bellaria located in the small m edieval village of Campagnatico which will serve as our base for the tour. Overlooking the Ombrone river valley, guests may relax by the swimming pool or enjoy strolling the sights of the ancient village. In addition to our selected guided tours we will be i ntroduced to the unique wines and cuisines of each locality amidst the beautiful surrounding Tuscan c ountryside. In keeping with the Foundation mission we will tour unique sites not commonly visited by traditional travel companies: Sites included will be Roselle and Grosetto, Vetulonia, Siena, Populonia, Mantalcino, Tarquinia and the Castello di Spannocchia among other unique sites. Our expert guides will provide our small group with exclusive access to these unique sites during the week. Tour cost is $3,600 per person of which $1,500 is a tax deductible donation to the F oundation. tour cost includes round trip transportation from Rome to the Villa Bellaria and to all tour sites, meals, guide service and entrance fees. Individual airfare is not included. Tour reservations must be received by March 1, Tour specifications are defined in the in the Statement of Conditions on page 4 of this document. For more information on the tour please contact the Foundation office to request a tour brochure (PDF Format). office@etruscanfoundation.org Mail: Foundation PO Box 26 / Fremont, MI Foundation Tel: Foundation is tax exempt under Section 510(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Board of Directors Kenneth B. Katz, President Elizabeth Bartman P. Gregory Warden, Vice President Cecile M. Graziano Wendy Walker, Secretary Dr. Erik O. Nielsen Peter Cinelli, Treasurer Michael L. Thomas Angela Caveness Weisskopf

2 Tour Itinerary Villa Bellaria will serve as the central hub for the tour program. Day 1 Saturday June 25 Arrival. Guests will be met at a central location in Rome and travel to the Villa Bellaria. A light lunch will be served with a relaxing afternoon at the pool or walking the village. An evening welcome dinner at the villa will initiate the tour program. Day 2 Sunday June 26 Day 3 Monday June 27 Relax at the Villa Bellaria. A day at the pool and a light lunch or a visit to the local thermal baths. Dinner at the Tenuta di Spannocchia. day tour at Roselle & Grosetto museums with a light lunch. museums/roselle-rchaeological-site Day tour at Vetulonia museum & tombs. An evening wine tasting and dinner at Rocca Di Frassinello. Day 4 Tuesday June 28 Day 5 Wednesday June 29 Day 6 Thursday June 30 Day 7 Friday July 1 Day 8 Saturday July2 Early departure to Siena with a light lunch. Afternnon tour at the Abbey of S. Galgano. A second tour of the Monticiano Church. Dinner in Scalvaia. Relax at Villa Bellaria. A day at the pool and a light lunch. Day trip to visit to Populonia at sunset & guided tour. Dinner will be served at a seaside restaurant. Day trip to Montalcino. Lunch will be served at Fattoria dei Barbi. Visit to S. Antimo. Dinner will be served in Pizzone. Day trip to Tarquinia with a light lunch. Return to Villa Bellaria and relax at the pool with dinner at the Villa. Depart the the Villa Bellaria. Breakfast will be served. Visit to Murlo archaeological museum with Dr. Anthony Tuck. Lunch and transit return to Rome.

3 Enrollment Name(s) (Please print your name as it appears or will appear on your passport) Street Address City, State, Zip Daytime Phone ( ) address I wish to enroll in the Tour (See Statement of Conditions for detailed price information). I am paying the $1,800 tour deposit by: Check made payable to Foundation is enclosed. Mastercard Visa Card # Expires I prefer a single room at a supplementary cost. (See Statement of Conditions for details) I would like a roommate.* Smoking not permitted inside Villa Bellaria. Name of roommate (if known): I/we have a U.S. passport. Passport expiration date for enrollment I/we have a non-u.s. passport. Passport expiration date for enrollment I/we will apply for a U.S. passport. I/we will apply for a non-u.s. passport. * Note: Most countries require passports to be valid up to six (6) months after the scheduled return. Currently, U.S. citizens do not require a visa for Italy. I have read and do understand the Statement of Conditions and authorize Foundation to debit my credit card according to the payment schedule set forth in the Statement of Conditions. Signature Printed Name / / Date **Upon receipt of your enrollment form, a confirmation packet will be sent to you by Foundation. Foundation Mail this Enrollment Form and Deposit to: Foundation PO Box 26 Fremont, MI Note: Your final confirmed trip reservation enrollment on April 1st provides you with a copy of one (1) of the following available publications of your choice: Option A - Art in the Metropolitan of Art, by Richard Daniel De Puma; or, Option B - Myth, Sacred History, and Legend, by Nancy Thomson de Grummond.

4 Statement of Conditions Tour cost and minimum number of participants: Program Tour Price: $3,600 per person based on a minimum of 20 paying participants. Single Room Supplement: Add $1,200. Tour cost is based on exchange rates and tariffs in effect as of June 15, 2016; Subject to change in the event there is a fluc tuation of more than 4%. Air Travel: No arrangements are included in the tour plan. Surface Travel: By private motor coach as indicated in the itinerary. Accommodations and Meals: Twin occupancy at Villa Bellaria as indicated with (7) breakfast daily including seven (7) lunches (with water only) and seven (7) group dinners (with water and ½ liter wine). Program Arrangements: As indicated in the itinerary. Payment Schedule: $1,800 initial deposit per person is due with completed enrollment form by February 27, Balance of tour fee is due in full by March 28, Cancellation and Refund Policy: Should a cancellation occur prior to 90 days before departure (March 28, 2016), the initial deposit will be refunded less a $100 fee per person. After March 28, 2016 the following charges will apply: days before departure (March 29 April 26): days before departure (April 27 May 10): days before departure (May 11 June 10): 15 days before departure (June 11): Full deposit fee 60% of program tour price 80% of program tour price 100% of program tour price Cancellations must be submitted in writing; the date of receipt of such notification by Foundation shall be the effective cancellation date. Trip Insurance: Trip cancellation insurance is recommended and is the sole responsibility of the enrollee to secure appropriate policy coverage. Exclusions: Items not listed above, including but not limited to meals other than those indicated; beverages except at breakfast; optional entertainment and excursions; excess baggage charges; all personal items, such as telephone calls, laundry expenses, individual room service; trip insurance; departure taxes (except U.S.); passport and visa fees. Management and Responsibility: Foundation acts only as an agent and neither TEF nor any employee or appointee nor any other person, party or organization or agency collaborating with it is or shall be responsible or liable for any injury or loss, accident or damage, delay or deviation or curtailment, howsoever caused or arising or the consequences thereof, which may occur during any part of the travel or program or during such free time as the members may elect to spend independently on program. Questions: Tour and travel arrangement questions should be directed to Foundation. Tel: office@etruscanfoundation.org Mail: Foundation / PO Box 26 / Fremont, MI 49412

Waiver and Release undersigned participant ( Participant ) acknowledges that he or she is fully knowledgeable as to the risks associated with travel and tourism.

5 Waiver and Release undersigned participant ( Participant ) acknowledges that he or she is fully knowledgeable as to the risks associated with travel and tourism. Participant states that he or she is in good health and has no knowledge of any infirmity which would impair ability or increase any risk. For valid consideration received, the Participant assumes all risks of the activity in which the Participant will participate and waives all claims against Foundation ( TEF ), its officers, directors, trustees, and agents arising out of the participation by Participant in the Tour scheduled for June 26, 2016 to July 2, 2016 (the Tour ) and any other activities associated with or relating to the Tour. Participant hereby waives and releases TEF and its officers, directors, trustees and agents from and against any and all claims arising out of Participant s participation in the Tour. Participant hereby covenants to indemnify, defend and hold TEF, and its officers, directors, trustees and agents harmless from and against any and all liability, claims and actions that may be brought by or in the right of Participant arising out of Participant s participation in the Tour. This Waiver and Release, including the assumption of risk of injury as a result of participation in the Tour shall be continuing until a written revocation is received by an officer of TEF which revocation shall be effective on a prospective basis only. Date Name Printed Name as Shown on Passport Signature Foundation

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