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  • O'Brien Estate Winery

    Food, Wine, & Culture | Sicily, Italy

    Villas-and-Vines Travel | September 11-19, 2024

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  • The following trip is currently being  personally hosted by O'Brien Winery Estate and led by Villas-and-Vines.

    Travelers should plan to depart from the United States no later than September 10, 2024, in order to arrive in Catania (CTA), Sicily, Italy by September 11, 2024.  Please arrange travel to arrive in the morning or early afternoon in order to be transferred to the hotel in Ortigia, Italy.

  • Traveler Information

    Each traveler must complete a reservation form. All travelers must present a valid passport with at least 6 months beyond the planned date of departure and 2 to 3 blank pages. All documents must include the same names as shown on your passport. 

  • Primary Traveler:

    This is the person who will receive all communications regarding the trip details.

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  • Booking Terms and Conditions

  • Traveling Companion Details - If Double Occupancy

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  • Booking Terms and Conditions

  • Deposit and Pricing

  • TRIP PRICE: $8,450 USD,per person, double occupancy

    SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT: $3,200 USD

    Once we receive your reservation request, we will confirm availability. Your non-refundable deposit is due within 7 days of confirmation. An invoice will be send by email so that you can submit your deposit. 

    Prices are quoted in U.S. Dollars, per person, based on double occupancy. 

    PAYMENT SCHEDULE:

    • 25% is due within 7 days of your booking being confirmed
    • 25% is due on or before February 1, 2024
    • Final payment is due on or before 120 days (May 14, 2024) prior to the start date of the trip.

    Note: The full cost of the trip must be paid at the time of booking if reserved within 120 days of the trip departure.

    PAYMENTS METHODS:

    We accept credit cards, personal checks, and wire transfers.

  • Room Selection

  • Rooms are offered on a first come and first served basis. We have negotiated for rooms to be a superior room or better. It is possible to upgrade rooms to a higher category accommodation, subject to availability, for an additional charge. Contact us and we will assist you with room options. Email: anne@villas-and-vines.com

  • Flight Assistance?

    For those who are interested in flight assistance please complete the following. Flights are booked through our airline provider and the cost to the airline provider for the service is $75 per person.

  • Emergency Contact

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  • Travel Insurance

    We strongly recommend that you protect your trip with travel insurance to protect your investment. These are a few reasons to consider travel insurance: illness, trip interruption, travel delay, emergency medical and dental, and emergency transportation. If you choose not to purchase travel insurance, you assume all risk of loss. Refer to the insurance quote for details regarding coverage conditions.

  • Deposit and Final Payment

  • DEPOSITS & PAYMENTS: Deposit due at booking is 25% of the total trip price. You may pay by credit card, wire transfer, and personal check. Once we confirm your reservation request, we will send you an invoice for the non-refundable deposit. 

    You will receive a secure link by email to submit payment for the deposit of 25% down.  You may also call us if you would like to give the credit card details over the phone. We accept payments by: Personal Check, Visa, MasterCard and American Express.

    Checks may be mailed to:

    Villas and Vines Travel, 4300 Willow Ridge Dr., Parker, TX 75002

    ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS ARE DUE ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 1, 2024 AND A FINAL PAYMENT DUE ON MAY 14, 2024 - Please indicate below if you would like to authorize us to automatically charge the final payment on this date to the credit card we have on file. If payments, are not received by the date specified above, your space may will be released and applicable cancellation fees applied.

  • Cancellations and Refunds

  • CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS: Because of the unlikelihood of filling an empty room if cancelled within 120 day prior to the trip, we are unable to offer refunds on deposits or full payments. We will allow you to sell or transfer your spot to another person with a $300 administration fee. We strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance to protect your travel investment.

    All cancellations and refund requests must be in writing (email is acceptable as long as "NEED TO CANCEL" is in your subject line and sent from the customers email). Your cancellation date will be the date we receive your notice. We are not able to accept verbal cancellation requests. No refunds will be given to someone who has failed to pay their balance on time and/or decides to withdraw from the Trip. Refunds are based on the deposit and all money being previously paid. Refunds of the final payment will be honored as follows:

    FROM DATE FEE
    Date of Booking January 31, 2024 25% of Full Fare
    February 1, 2024 May 13, 2023 50% of Full Fare
    May 14, 2024 September 11, 2024 100% of Full Fare
  • INCLUDED IN THE TRIP COST: 

    • Personally hosted O'Brien Estate Winery
    • Two dedicated tour directors with Villas and Vines Travel 
    • 4 Nights at a 5-star luxury hotel in Ortigia, Sicily, Italy
    • 4 Nights at a 5-star luxury hotel in Taormina, Sicily, Italy
    • 12 Daily breakfasts
    • Welcome Dinner
    • Farewell Dinner
    • Daily excursions and driver dedicated to the group
    • Expert guides for guided tours
    • Entrance fees to museums/galleries/churches that are part of the organized tours
    • 4 wine paired lunches 
    • Personalized welcome amenity
    • Gratuities for all included services tour guides, drivers, and included meals
    • VAT tax and tourism fee (city tax) at hotels
    • Transfer from the airport to the hotel, if arriving on the scheduled day of arrival
    • Transfer from the hotel to the CTA airport ,if departing on the scheduled day of departure
    • Concierge services
      • Assistance with airline tickets and travel planning, no additional fees charged
      • Complimentary, pre and post trip planning services

    NOT INCLUDED IN THE COST OF THE TRIP:

    • Cost of airfare and airport taxes
    • All transportation not expressed as included is not included
    • Cab fare(s)
    • Excess baggage, baggage loss and/or forwarding of luggage
    • Travel insurance - Travel insurance is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
    • Gratuities other than what is specifically mentioned as being included
    • Entry fees to museums/galleries and other places where ever entry fees apply
    • Beverages and meals other than what is specifically mentioned as included in the price
    • Medical expenses
    • All personal expenditures
    • Extra charges at the hotel such a wine that is not included, laundry, or other incidental charges
    • Expenses related to unforeseen travel conditions such as weather conditions, travel delays, war, terrorism, and/or strikes
    • Any travel expense not specified to be included is not included
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