2012 Spring Break Italy Soccer Tours Tour 1 - Junior High School Athletes       Tour 2 - High School Athletes Welcome to the official website for the two Spring Break Italy Soccer tours! Soccer players and their family will enjoy a cultural and sporting opportunity of a lifetime. A spring break tour of Italy that includes skill development clinics with Italian coaches, a tour of a famous stadium and tickets to see two live Series A soccer matches. In addition to all the soccer we will visit Lake Como, Milan, Verona, Venice, Bologna, Florence, Pisa and the Republic of San Marino.  Here are some quick facts about the proposed tours The Junior High Tour group is recommended for players registered in grades 7-9 during 2011-12 in Alberta The High School Tour group is recommended for players registered in grades 10-12 during 2011-12 in Alberta. As this is a skill development tour, boys and girls of all skill levels are welcome. Maximum 28 players per tour. Each group may be split by gender or skill level for training at the discretion of the tour leader if required. A minimum of two Italian coaches will work with each group per training session. The tour includes six training sessions, a tour of the San Siro Stadium in Milan and tickets to two Series A matches. The tour includes sightseeing tours of Lake Como, Verona, Venice, Bologna, Florence and San Marino. The proposed itinerary which is detailed at the bottom of the page will be similar for both groups. Each group will have it own tour schedule, bus and guide on the tour. Hotels may be the same for both groups. It is recommended that an adult accompany each player. Some limited exceptions may be accepted. Download the tour itinerary in pdf format Download the tour registration sheet   Spring Break Italy Registration - Junior High Spring Break Italy Registration - High School Your registration will go to the tour manager who will contact you to confirm your participation, collect your tour deposit and forward additional tour information to you. No registration is held until all required information and deposit is received. Contact the tour manager - Linda Contact the tour leader - Fran Contact the tour operator - Paul Go to the official Azorcan website Azorcan has conducted sport tours to Europe since 1994 with thousands of satisfied customers. Azorcan has sent groups at spring break to all destinations in your itinerary within the past two years. March 23 - April 2, 2012         Italy Soccer Tour Itinerary A pdf version can be downloaded above. Soccer activities highlighted in red. Day 1, Friday Meet at the Edmonton International Airport Depart from Edmonton for Milan, Italy Day 2, Saturday Arrive in Milan Malpensa Airport Meet your bilingual tour manager who will take care of all your needs during your Italian tour.  Load the bus and depart for Lake Como. Arrive in Como and check in to the hotel, short free time to relax Depart for a short time downtown to explore the city. (time permitting) Return to the hotel Dinner at a restaurant or at the hotel, evening free Overnight in Como area Day 3, Sunday Breakfast at the hotel Depart for downtown for a three hour boat excursion on Lake Como including a stop in Bellagio. The boat tour is subject to weather conditions. Free time in Como to sightsee, shop and for lunch on own 13:00 - Depart for Milan Arrive at the San Siro Stadium and enjoy the food and souvenir kiosks 15:00 - Series A Match - AC Milan vs AS Roma (ticket included) Return to the hotel Dinner at the hotel, evening free Overnight in Como area Day 4, Monday Breakfast at the hotel, check out of the hotel Morning depart for the soccer field Morning training session for the boys and the girls # 1 with Italian Coaches Depart for downtown Milan (Piazza del Duomo) Free time downtown to sightsee on own and have lunch on own Be sure to visit the Duomo and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuel II Stop at the giant San Siro Stadium in Milan home of AC Milan and FC Inter for a tour and visit of the clubs' museum. Entrance fee and guided tour included. Free time at the stadium shop. Depart for Verona (about 3 hours) Arrive in Verona, check in to the hotel Dinner at the hotel, evening free Overnight in Verona Day 5, Tuesday Breakfast at the hotel Early morning depart for the sports center Morning training session for the boys and the girls # 2 with Italian Coaches Transfer to Verona for lunch on your own 14:00 - Guided sightseeing tour of Verona, city of Romeo and Juliet Free time to sightsee and shop on own Depart for the hotel Dinner at the hotel, evening free Overnight in Verona Day 6, Wednesday Breakfast at the hotel, check out of the hotel Depart for day trip to Venice Arrive at the Tronchetto parking area and departure to the heart of Venice (San Marco's square) by boat. 11:00 - Arrive at San Marco's square and guided visit of the city centre. Lunch on your own.     Afternoon is at leisure for some shopping and sightseeing 16:00 - Return to the parking area and depart for the Republic of San Marino Arrive in San Marino, check in to the hotel Dinner at the hotel Overnight in San Marino Day 7, Thursday Breakfast at the hotel Early morning depart for the sports center Morning training session for the boys and the girls # 3 with Italian Coaches Free time for lunch at a mall nearby (2 hours) Afternoon training session for the boys and girls # 4 with Italian Coaches Transfer to the San Marino historical center for a guided sightseeing tour Free time to sightsee and shop Return to the hotel Dinner at the hotel, evening free Overnight in San Marino Day 8, Friday Breakfast at the hotel, check out of the hotel. Early morning depart for the sports center Morning training session for the boys and the girls # 5 with Italian Coaches Depart for Bologna Arrive in Bologna, free time downtown for lunch on own 14:00 - Afternoon guided city and gourmet food tour of Bologna Depart for the hotel in Tuscany (2 hours) Check in to the hotel in Montecatini Terme Overnight in Montecatini Terme Day 9, Saturday Breakfast at the hotel Early morning depart for Coverciano (National Team Training Center if available) If the training center is not available we will use another training facility. Morning training session for the boys and the girls # 6 with Italian Coaches Depart for Florence Arrive in Florence, free time downtown for lunch on own 14:30 - Afternoon guided walking tour of Florence Afternoon is at leisure for some shopping and sightseeing Depart for the hotel in Montecatini Terme Dinner at the hotel Overnight in Montecatini Terme Day 10, Sunday Breakfast at the hotel Depart for Pisa for free time on own in the famous square with the leaning tower Free time in Pisa to sightsee, shop and have lunch on own Depart for Florence 14:00 - Arrive at the Artemo Franchi Stadium and enjoy the food and souvenir kiosks 15:00 - Series A Match  Fiorentina vs Chievo Verona (ticket included)    Return to the hotel Dinner at the hotel, evening free Overnight in Montecatini Terme Day 11, Monday Breakfast at the hotel, check-out of the hotel Transfer to the airport Italy Soccer Tour Summary Tour Includes Flights from Canada to Europe (Edmonton to Milan, return from Florence) Hotel accommodation     3-4 star hotels with triple, double or single occupancy (costs vary)    Bus transportation Sightseeing tours and entrance fees as outlined in the itinerary Breakfast daily plus one of lunch or dinner daily All-inclusive travel insurance (TIC) – includes medical, dental and trip cancellation Full time bilingual tour manager with your team from arrival to departure All sports fees, trainings and arrangements All taxes and fees Two special Italy tour training dry fit jerseys per player Fundraising program available Tour Does Not Include One meal per day (lunch or dinner), Beverages at the included lunch or dinner Gratuities for guides and bus driver Tours listed as optional, free time activities and tours Fundraising Azorcan Global Explorer magazine ad fundraising program available Tour Cost Per Person Costs are confirmed at time of deposit. Single Occupancy    Double Occupancy    Triple Occupancy     $ 4145.00                $ 3945.00                  $ 3795.00 Initial deposit of $ 500.00 per person required to reserve your spot on the tour Second payment of $ 1000 per person is required by December 1, 2011 Final payment is required by January 15, 2012 All payments are non-refundable Penalties for late payments based on the date payment is received     January 16-24, 2012   $ 100 per person     January 25-31, 2012   $ 200 per person     After January 31, 2012 - cancellation without refund All groups are independent so Azorcan plays no part in player selection, participation requirements or pre-departure programs.

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