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Why travel with us

How we create memorable experiences
Italy With Pleasure is a specialist provider of small      A careful selection of a range of activities and visits
group tours to Italy.                                      allow you to have genuine contact with local
                                                           people....this is what memories are made of.
Our tours are a balance between being informative
(historical details, examples of the culture and           We cover destinations that would be difficult to reach
lifestyle) as well as having everything that makes for     on your own, and you get an insider's perspective in
an enjoyable trip (long lunches in good restaurants, a     each location.
relaxed pace, free time in places we visit).
                                                           As well as the organised excursions, we leave some free
Tours are always fully guided and in a small group         time each day for you to explore at your own pace so
context, giving a more personal touch and flexibility      you can get a sense of how it is to live like a local.
where needed.
                                                           We are a hands-on company. Family run. A small team.
We have a maximum of 14 people in our groups.              This means that we are genuinely interested in the
                                                           success and enjoyment of your tour, and your time here
                                                           in Italy.

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Why you'll love this tour
The Amalfi Coast... stunning towns, their colourful        See key locations such as Positano, Capri, Ravello and
houses clinging to the cliffs, the cerulean sea. We’ll     Amalfi. Complete the famous 'Walk of the Gods'.
give you more – we take you to places most tourists
don’t see.                                                 We make sure your energy levels are maintained in a
                                                           series of characteristic locations, from lunch on
We lead you on a series of walks that take you             homemade cheese and proscuitto in a rustic farmhouse,
 through areas where you are immersed in the               to the best pasticceria on the Amalfi Coast. Generally
untouched and traditional areas of the Amalfi Coast,       we walk in the morning, stop for lunch in a restaurant,
with many centuries of history that reveal itself to you   then visit other places in the afternoon.
as we pass through at a pace allowing you to
appreciate the smaller details.                            A visit to Pompeii and as this is guided by an
                                                           archaeologist, it is interesting even to those who may
This walking tour is a balance between the more            have been there before.
active side – the walks – along with enjoying the
cuisine and visiting interesting places.                   We stay for the week in one place, the town of Amalfi.
                                                           By staying at the Hotel Residence (4 star) you are in
The walks are fully guided (no need to spend               the perfect location, with the beach out the front and
frustrating hours looking for the path!).                  the main piazza a few steps the other way.

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Accommodation

Living like a local
The hotel we use for this tour, the Hotel Residence, is    Outside the hotel is a swimming beach, perfect for
a good quality hotel right in the heart of the town of     relaxing after a day out sightseeing. Being a 4 star
Amalfi.                                                    hotel a full range of features is included, such as wifi,
                                                           air conditioning, and a cocktail bar.
By staying centrally you get to really experience the
vibrancy of this town. The hotel is wonderfully
situated on the waterfront. One side you have
uninterrupted sea views, and a few steps the other
way you have ‘la dolce vita’ of Italian piazza life.

You can stroll into town whenever you like to have a
gelato or browse the shops (with no shuttle bus
needed like you would from hotels further from
town).

The Hotel Residence has a ‘Certificate of Excellence’
rating of 4.5 / 5 by Tripadvisor.                                        The piazza in Amalfi

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About Us

How it all began
Italy With Pleasure emerged from a marriage of               be the particular way they make their pasta shapes in
ideas (the traditional marriage came later). To              their village.
explain, we need to wind the clock back to the time          And what were our own travels in Italy are now the
when the founders of the company, Antonella and              tours that we offer to you - Italy With Pleasure was
Malcolm, were embarking on what became Italy With            founded specifically for this purpose.
Pleasure.                                                    We collaborate with a group of like-minded individuals
Malcolm was working as a winemaker in Puglia,                who are our Tour Leaders - Andy and Anita, Richie and
southern Italy. Discovering new flavours, but more           Roberta, Mark and Wolfgang - who will lead your
significantly the depth of history and culture all           group for the week and provide insights into this land.
around. Nearby was Antonella, studying for a masters         Our guiding philosophy in designing the tour itineraries
in literature. Together we embarked on an                    is to do so with the care we would in planning a
exploration of firstly Puglia, where we were living,         personal trip with a close friend. We've maintained the
and later further afield around the many and varied          spirit of those early days, almost 20 years ago now,
regions of Italy. Everywhere we went we would seek           back when we were driving around Italy with hands
out the local cuisine, traditions tied to the land, places   stained from the intense primitivo wine being made
off the beaten track.                                        back in the winery.
We’d always try to find the essence of what made
each place unique: maybe it was a local artisan,             We invite you to come and uncover some of these
maybe it was part of an ancient Roman road, it could         special places for yourselves. With pleasure, of course.

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Testimonials

What people say about our tours
“I am widely travelled and have never been on a tour       “The tour group was quite small, 8 people all delightful.
before so went with some trepidation. It was the           We were driven to some very interesting towns and
absolute highlight of my travels in Italy and definitely   other sites, where guides introduced us to the art and
the best food I had the whole time. I cannot               history... The tour was full but not too intense so we felt
recommend Italy with Pleasure more highly don't            we had enough time to enjoyed the excellent food and
even think about it just book with them you will not       wine which were highlights of the tour for us. I
be disappointed I am sure.”                                wholeheartedly recommend this tour.”

“Our time travelling with ‘Italy with Pleasure’ was our    “The places that we visited were fascinating and very
best experience. They source excellent restaurants...      unique. I didn't know what to expect of the trip, but it
way beyond our experiences with other companies            more than fulfilled any hopes that I had for a great
we travelled with. We highly recommend this                week. Everything was well organised and the
company, have mentioned it to friends and fellow           atmosphere was friendly and relaxed. I can thoroughly
travellers”                                                recommend the tour.”

- see these and other reviews on TripAdvisor,              “Believe all that they say in their brochure... family run,
 TourRadar and Google                                      hands on and very professional. Their standards are
                                                           high and they are very responsive to everyone’s needs.”

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Tour Dates

Amalfi Coast Walking Tour 2021
TOUR DATES                                                TOUR INCLUDES:

6 - 11 September 2021                                     Accommodation (the 4 star Residence Hotel in
13 - 18 September 2021                                    Amalfi, with a ‘Certificate of Excellence’ rating of 4.5
                                                          / 5 by Tripadvisor).
TOUR PRICE:     €2200                                     Meals as listed in the itinerary: breakfast, plus a
                                                          lunch or dinner each day.
* Price is denominated in Euros.                          All costs/entry fees for activities listed in the itinerary
* Prices listed are based on twin share.                  are included.
                                                          All transport during the tour is included.
                                                          'Italy With Pleasure' provides a tour manager for the
                                                          duration of the trip.
                                                          All walks are guided.

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Day 1 – Travelling to the Amalfi Coast
We depart from Rome at 10am and start our journey south
toward the Amalfi Coast. We have a few interesting stops
along the way.

Our first stop is at Montecassino, site of the major WWII
battle, where we visit the Allies cemetery. Seeing the site of
this famous battle is a real eye opener, and quite moving.
                                                                              Montecassino
A short drive after lunch takes us to the start of the Amalfi
Peninsula and the town of Vietri Sul Mare. This is the major
ceramic producing town of the Amalfi Coast. The key
production is of the vibrantly coloured ceramics that are made
using the maiolica method. We visit a manufacturer where we
can see the ceramics being produced and painted, continuing a
tradition that started in the 1500s. We see the incredible array
of colours and creative designs of their finished product.

After looking through the town of Vietri Sul Mare we make our
way along the stunning Amalfi Coast road, with hairpin bends
and amazing views in equal measure - you'll realise the value
in having a professional driver for the trip. We reach the town           Ceramics of Vietri
of Amalfi in the early evening, where we stay for the duration
of the tour.

The town of Amalfi is really the heart of the Amalfi Coast - the
centre of the marine republic of the 11th century, and still now
it has a proud community living and working here. The depth
of history here is profound, but equally it is a wonderful place
to sit in the piazza, enjoy a coffee and watch the world go by.

Our hotel, the Hotel Residence, is wonderfully situated on the
waterfront. One side you have uninterrupted sea views, and a              The road to Amalfi
few steps the other way you have ‘la dolce vita’ of Italian
piazza life. By staying centrally you get to really experience the
vibrancy of this town. You can stroll into town whenever you
like to have a gelato or browse the shops (with no shuttle bus
needed like you would from hotels further from town).
Outside the hotel is a swimming beach, perfect for relaxing
after a day out sightseeing. Being a 4 star hotel a full range of
features is included, such as wifi, air conditioning, an excellent
restaurant and a cocktail bar.

Tonight we dine together, having our first introduction to the
cuisine of the Amalfi Coast.
                                                                        The piazza in Amalfi
Included: Dinner (3 courses including wine)
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Included: Dinner (3 courses including wine)

Day 2 – Walking the 'Valley of the Mills'
This is our first walking day, and the trails that we follow start
near the town of Scala. Scala is in the hills above Amalfi, we
are driven to this high point as it makes for a fastastic variation
during the day, starting with expansive views and later turning
inland into a forested valley. And another key point - this way
we avoid walking uphill.
                                                                             The 'Valley of the Mills'
We start by following paths winding through well-tended
vineyards and orchards, passing through several small villages
where life still revolves around working the land through the
seasons. As we are quite high up we have frequent photo
stops so you can capture the rugged beauty of the coastline
below us.

We then enter the Valley of the Mills, a narrow valley that was
historically a hive of industry, with paper mills and iron works.
Today it is largely back to its natural state, but it is fascinating
to see the remains of these historic buildings. Many of the mills
were established in the 1700s, today we see large arches and             The lush valley microclimate
buildings emerging evocatively from the forest, along the route
of the river.

Our trail takes us along one side of the valley heading inland,
which gives us a quite different landscape and flora from the
first section of our walk. The head of this valley is a nature
reserve, with a series of waterfalls and lush forest wedged
between dramatic limestone cliffs. This nature reserve protects
rare ferns, which can be seen growing in this shaded and
fertile part of the valley.

We stop for lunch at the cafe associated with a small farm.                      A refreshment stop
They serve us a lunch featuring a number of products that they
have grown right here in the valley. This is a fascinating place
for lunch - the farm is located on a series of terraces built up
on the valley side. They food produce here that forms the basis
for our lunch includes the special Amalfi lemons called 'sfusato
amalfitano', their honey, and the wild herbs that they collect,
to name just a few. Most people never come across this eating
place, as it is tucked away on a path inaccessible by car.

Later we visit the cathedral, Sant’ Andrea. This is more than
just a church. Rather it is a complex of different buildings from
different era, and is the heart of Amalfi.                                The Amalfi cathedral crypt

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From the evocatively named ‘Cloister of Paradise’, with elegant
marble colonnades, frescoed private chapels and ancient
Roman sarcophagus. The Romanesque style Church of the
Crucifix, this is a 10th century church. Then the crypt where
the remains of Saint Andrew are held. And finally into the
main cathedral, with its elaborate baroque decorations.

For the rest of the afternoon and evening you a free to enjoy
the charms of Amalfi independently, perhaps spend sme time
on the beach, or look around the interesting lanes that weave
under and around ancient buildings as if in a rabbit warren.           The 'Cloisters of Paradise'

WALKING DETAILS: SCALA TO AMALFI
The walk is fully guided.
Total Distance: 3.7 miles / 6 km
Duration of walking sections: 2.5 hrs
Terrain: Well formed track, some steps, some gravel surfaces.

Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 3 – Strolling the Lemon Terraces & Ravello
After a short drive to the town of Maiori, we walk on of the
prime walks of the Amalfi Coast, the ‘Sentiero dei Limoni! (the               Cultivated terraces
‘Path of the Lemons’).

This walk leads you through terraced lemon groves around a
headland, with fantastic views over the coast. The walk today
is not too long or demanding – think of it as a morning stroll.
Walking from one town to the next you get a feel for how
people live on the coast today, these towns have a history
going back to ancient Roman times and have been
continuously inhabited through to today.

On reaching the town of Minori where we have a coffee stop
in an excellent pasticceria, then continue on to the charming
                                                                              The town of Atrani
town of Ravello.

Ravello is a fascinating town, with quite a different feel to the
other towns on the coast. This stems back to the 11th century
when Ravello split from Amalfi, with many of the noble
families settling in this hill town. We visit together the Villa
Cimbrone, an elegant historic residence with formal gardens.
From the terrace of Villa Cimbrone you have amazing views
down to the sea. Later you have some free time to explore
Ravello independently. Of particular note are the buildings and
gardens of Villa Ruffolo, and the cathedral.
                                                                       Terrace of Villa Cimbrone

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Or simply wander through some of the lanes, and relax around
the piazza area where there are numerous shops and cafes.

Ravello is famous for vibrant hand-painted ceramics and for
the excellent local wine, both of which can be found in the
specialty shops here. There are also some more elegant
boutiques and galleries, catering to the well-heeled travellers
that frequent Ravello.

WALKING DETAILS: THE SENTIERO DEI LIMONI
The walk is fully guided.
Total Distance: 1.5 miles / 2.5 km                                                Villa Cimbrone, Ravello
Duration of walking sections: 1 hr
Terrain: Sealed path, some steps.

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 4 – Hiking the 'Path of the Gods' & Positano
We drive up to a high point on the Amalfi Peninsula, and from
here we start today’s hike which has the grand title 'The Path
of the Gods' (Sentiero degli Dei’).
                                                                               On the 'Walk of the Gods'
This is one of the more popular trails on the Amalfi Coast, and
walking along this path high above the sea you’ll see why it
has gained such renown. It commands fantastic views right
out to the island of Capri.

The trail takes you through a mixture of wooded areas as well
as typical Mediterranean countryside, rocky with wild herbs,
flowers and scattered olive trees. Goat herders are often seen
on the grassy terraces tending their flocks, and peregrine
falcons soar high above.

Partway along the trail we stop in at an old farmhouse for a
                                                                       Looking along the Amalfi Peninsula
lunch, much of which is produced by the proprietors of this
property (they bring supplies to this remote location by
donkey!). This is a special experience as it is not a restaurant
open to the general public, but they are happy to provide
sustenance to our group. As well as that, you won't find a
more pleasant place to stop, it feels like you've been
transported to a different epoch such is the isolation and
tranquility.

The walk is 2 ½ hours duration and finishes in the town of
Nocelle.
                                                                                       Lunch on the trail

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Following the walk we go to Positano. Famous for elegant
fashion boutiques and seaside charm, this has been a holiday
destination for centuries. The afternoon is clear for some free
time in Positano, which has an enviable combination of a
goodbeach with a broad seaside promenade, with cafes and
chic boutiques jostling for position in the pastel coloured
buildings.

This is a good time for a swim. You can spend some of the
afternoon exploring the narrow back streets lined with
bougainvillea, or just find your nearest café, put your feet up                             Positano
and sample the local specialty –limoncello!

To return to Amalfi we go by boat, and cruising along the
coast reveals a new perspective on the area, with some
incredible houses tucked away and tiny hidden beaches.

WALKING DETAILS: THE PATH OF THE GODS
The walk is fully guided.
Total Distance: 5.6 miles / 9 km
Duration of walking sections: 2.5 hrs
Terrain: Mainly well formed track, some natural rocky sections.

Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch                                        The coast around Positano

Day 5 – Island time in Capri
Today we travel to Capri, a favoured destination for the rich
and famous in recent times, but also with an interesting history
stretching back beyond ancient Roman times.

On Capri we take the funicular railway up to the town centre,
where top fashion boutiques jostle for space alongside locals
selling fruit and vegetables.

Starting from the centre of town we walk out to the Villa Jovis.
Passing a series of luxury villas and gardens, you pass through         The ancient Roman Villa Jovis
the outskirts of town and reach the ancient Roman site. The
Villa Jovis was the largest and most sumptuous of the island’s
12 Roman villas and Tiberius’ main Capri residence. A vast
pleasure complex, now reduced to ruins, it famously pandered
to the emperor’s debauched tastes, and included imperial
quarters and extensive bathing areas set in dense gardens and
woodland.

The stairway behind the villa leads to the 330m-high Salto di
Tiberio (Tiberius’ Leap), a sheer cliff from where, as the story
goes, Tiberius had out-of-favour subjects hurled into the sea.
                                                                                   Walking on Capri

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Later in the afternoon you’ll find Capri has plenty of scope for
simply browsing the shops and enjoying the ambience. And
stroll down to the Gardens of Augustus for some more great
views.

We return by ferry to Amalfi late afternoon.

In the evening we have the final dinner, enjoying the best of
Amalfi Coast cuisine and celebrating the week we’ve had in
this special part of Italy.
                                                                       Capri's Faraglioni rocks
WALKING DETAILS: CAPRI
Villa Jovis Circuit
The walk is fully guided.
Total Distance: 3.4 miles / 5.5 km
Duration of walking sections: 1.5 hrs
Terrain: Well formed track

Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner

                                                                                         Capri
Day 6 - All Roads Lead to Rome

By now you know the local barista by name - and he knows
which coffee you order - but we must say 'arrivederci' to the
Amalfi Coast and return to Rome.

En route we visit the ancient ruins of Pompeii. Here we have a
guided visit, where we see both evidences of the lifestyle of
the inhabitants of this Roman city, as well as the destruction
caused by the eruption of Mt Vesuvius in 79AD. Even for those
who have visited Pompeii before, having a specialist
archaeologist guide provides an in depth experience and is
                                                                                       Pompeii
very revealing.

We enjoy a final lunch together in Pompeii, having our last
chance to enjoy regional cuisine, before heading north to
Rome.

We reach Rome around 7pm.

Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch                                       Frescoes in Pompeii

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Physical Requirements
As this is a walking tour we require that participants have an adequate level of fitness and health to ensure
that you are able to complete the tour.

Tour participants should satisfy the following criteria:

  Be able to walk for the distance of each walk during this tour (up to 10 km / 6 miles and up to 3 hours,
  refer to the itinerary for specific details of each day’s walk).

  Have sufficient stability and mobility to be able to walk on uneven surfaces and unpaved paths.

  Be able to handle walking on inclines, declines and steps (both ascending and descending).

  Be able to tolerate varied weather conditions (heat, wind, etc.)

We would expect that you are currently living an active lifestyle. This may include daily walks or similar
physical activity.

Due to the nature of the Amalfi Coast there are steps involved on this tour. Given the downhill sections and
steps, this tour will be difficult for those with knee issues.

Those with vertigo issues are advised not to do the 'Walk of the Gods'.

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Our Tour Leaders

       Roberta                       Andy                        Anita                        Mark
 Originally from Sicily,      I am originally from       Raised in Bari, Puglia, I     I was raised in both
   to me, showing the       the UK but bought my            have a passion for           the UK and Italy,
beauties of this country     house here in 2006. I       sharing the best of this    giving me the ability to
to people from all over     am immersed in Italian          region with others.         share with you the
the world not only is a         culture and life I             From my deep             curiousities of Italy
 job, but also the best       have a BA in Italian      cultural knowledge and           from both a local
   way I have to give           and an MA in Art         understanding of what        perspective, and with
something back to my          History. My passions      is the essence of Puglia,    the eyes of an outsider.
     country. I like to       are Renaissance and       I can provide to you an         I live in Rome, and
       transmit the              Baroque art and          insight into both the      enjoy spendng as much
quintessence of Italian     architecture and Italian       land and the people        time as possible each
  culture, because you         wine and food. My            that keep alive the      year in the areas of the
 can't understand Italy        particular interests     traditions. I now live in     country further south.
     without passing          are Caravaggio and             a small town near         I'd love to share the
 through real people's      Bernini, Salice Salentino              Rome.              best of Italy with you.
      way of living.              and swordfish.

        Richie                    Wolfgang                    Antonella                     Malcolm
  I am originally from            An experienced         I am from Puglia and           I first came to Italy
 the US but have lived        walking guide, based       love sharing with my           about 20 years ago
 in Italy for the last 12          on the Amalfi          guests my first hand          while working as a
 years. I have a degree              Peninsula.         knowledge of the local          winemaker. With a
in Art History and am a     Wolfgang will show to              culture, people,            passion for the
food & wine enthusiast           you the path less            food, habits and          gastronomy and the
       who enjoys           travelled and will make       traditions. My family      history of Italy, leading
  transmitting my love         the landscape come         has passed on to me          tours around regional
 for the local culture to    alive for you. Whether          the Puglia way of           areas allows me to
curious visitors. It's my    it be the history of the      living and I proudly       share the best of Italy.
      mission to give         trail you’re following,   preserve these precious        Having lived in Sicily,
  something special to         or the plant species       values – making our             Puglia, Rome and
guests through a blend        that you come across,     wine, extra virgin olive        Milan, I have a good
     of learning, fun,        Wolfgang has it all –      oil and growing much         understanding of Italy
     spontaneity, and           and with a smile.                of our food.        and Italian culture from
    shared memories.                                                                  the north to the south.

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5.2. We do not except any liability for any loss or damage to any property or any injury, illness, disability or death or any other
loss, damage or claim in connection with the Services however caused which arises directly or indirectly from any occurrence
beyond our reasonable control.
5.3. Subject to clause 5.1, to the fullest extent permitted by law, we limit our liability to you, howsoever arising, from the supply of
(or failure to supply) any Services, or the quality of the Services to the value of the Services specified in our Quote.
6. Intellectual Property
6.1. Ownership of all intellectual property rights (including, but not limited to, all brochures, photographs, audio recordings or video
footage and any other documentation) in or relating to the Services are owned by us.
6.2. You consent to us taking photographs, audio recordings or video footage during the Tour and you agree that all such images
or recordings may appear on our website and social media and/or be used in advertising and other promotional material at our
discretion.
87 Privacy Act 1993
7.1. If you are an individual, you have a right of access to information about you held by us and you may request correction of that
information and require that the request be stored with that information. We may charge our reasonable costs of providing access
to that information.
7.2 Payment of the Deposit is deemed to constitute your consent of our Privacy Policy which can be found here
 https://www.privacypolicies.com/privacy/view/35dc694ed3b1383e3f4f0a0de22df4d5
8. Termination and Cancellation
8.1. We may terminate this Agreement by notice in writing to you if any of the following events occurs:
(a) you do not pay any amount owed to us on the due date;
(b) you fail to fulfil your obligations under this Agreement or otherwise breach any term of this Agreement;
(c) it becomes, or will become, illegal for you to comply with your obligations under this Agreement or all or part of this Agreement
becomes invalid or unenforceable;
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(d) if all or any part of the Tour or its related activities becomes unavailable or unviable;
(e) you are deemed mentally or physically unfit or incapable of taking part in all or any part of the Tour or its related activities.
8.2. Termination of this Agreement by us will be without prejudice to our accrued rights, remedies and liabilities under this
Agreement.
8.3. You may not terminate this Agreement for any reason without first providing us:
(a) written notice of the breach or cause pursuant to which you purport terminating this Agreement; and
(b) 20 days from the date of receipt by us of such notice to reasonably remedy such breach or cause.
8.4. Should this Agreement be terminated for any reason, you agree to immediately:
(a) pay us all amounts owing by you to us;
(b) pay us for the proportion of the Services which have been provided up to the Termination Date on receipt of an invoice in
relation to those Services;
(c) pay us for all expenses, charges or costs falling due for payment after the Termination Date which arise from commitments
reasonably incurred by us prior to the Termination Date on receipt of an invoice in relation to those expenses, charges or costs.
8.5. If you wish to cancel your booking on the Tour, you must advise us of such cancellation in writing ("Cancellation Notice"). In
the event of such a cancellation by you, the following cancellation charges shall apply:
100 days or more before the tour start date €300 per person
100 to 15 days before the tour start date 30% of the tour price
0 to 15 days before the tour start date 75% of the tour price
8.6. We are not responsible for any losses, damages, costs or expenses incurred by you arising from the Tour or its related
activities, termination of this Agreement, the cancellation of the Tour or its related activities or any changes in the Tour or its
related activities.
9. Costs
9.1. You shall pay to us, upon demand, all costs and expenses on a full indemnity basis (including GST, Taxes and reasonable
legal fees on a solicitor and own client basis) incurred by us in connection with the enforcement or preservation of, or attempted
enforcement or preservation of, any rights under this Agreement, or in suing for or recovering any moneys payable by you under
this Agreement.
10. Indemnity
10.1. You agree to indemnify us against any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses of whatever nature arising
in whole or in part out of:
(a) you attending and/or participating in the Tour or its related activities;
(b) any breach of this Agreement by you.
11. Scope
11.1. Notwithstanding anything contained in any correspondence between us or elsewhere, this Agreement constitutes the entire
terms and conditions of the agreement between us in relation to the Services and will prevail over all prior arrangements,
negotiations, proposals, correspondence or previous dealings between us (whether written or oral).
11.2. You acknowledge that in entering into this Agreement you did not rely on any representation other than those which are
expressly contained in our Quote.
11.3. No amendment to this Agreement shall be valid unless in writing and executed by all parties in the same manner as that in
which this Agreement has been executed.
12. General
12.1. If any provision of this Agreement is or becomes invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed deleted from this
Agreement and such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the other provisions of this Agreement, all of which shall remain
in full force and effect to the extent permitted by law, subject to any modifications made necessary by the deletion of the invalid
or unenforceable provisions.
12.2. No waiver of any breach, or failure to enforce any provision, of this Agreement at any time by us shall in any way limit or
waive our right to subsequently require strict compliance with this Agreement.
12.3. The laws of New Zealand govern this Agreement.
12.4. You agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the Courts of New Zealand and agree that any legal proceedings must be heard in
those courts.
12.5. Possible hazards on our tours include, but not be limited to: uneven ground, slippery surfaces, uneven steps, entering caves
and underground areas, in your accommodation the bathroom may be on a different floor to your bedroom, high summer
temperatures, inclement weather, fall risks and unprotected fall hazards, vertigo, stairs without handrails.
12.6. Italy With Pleasure Limited shall not be liable for stolen property during the tour, including from tour accommodation and
tour vehicles.

14. Definitions
14.1. In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires:
"Agreement" means our Quote and these general terms and conditions of sale as modified by our Quote.
"Default Interest Rate" means 15% per annum.
"Deposit" means the amount specified as such in our Quote. If our Quote does not specify an amount, the amount is €300.
"Governmental Authority" means any domestic or foreign governmental authority, court, government or self regulatory
organisation, commission, tribunal or organisation, any regulatory administrative or other agency or any subdivision, department
or branch of any of the foregoing.
"GST" means any goods and services tax, value added tax or similar tax payable by us, at the rate prevailing from time to time.
"Itinerary" means an itinerary in relation to a Tour prepared by us and provided to you, as amended by us from time to time.
"Services" means all services in connection with a Tour provided by us to you from time to time as described in our Quote and
includes any services ancillary to that Quote.
"Taxes" includes any present or future tax, levy, impost, duty, rate, charge, fee, deduction or withholding of any nature and
whatever called, imposed or levied by any Governmental Authority, and includes GST and any interest, penalty, charge, fee or
other amount imposed or made on or in respect of any of the foregoing but excludes income taxes and capital gains taxes.
"Termination Date" means the date on this Agreement is terminated.
"Tour" means a tour program provided by us to you as specified in the Itinerary.
"Tour Start Date" means the first day of the Tour as specified in the Itinerary.

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