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May 30 - June 11 •

adventure down under

AUSTRALIA: 13 DAY/10 NIGHT Day 1: Depart the USA Day 2: Lost to Travel Day 3: Arrival Cairns, Australia (D)

Morning arrival at airport & greeted by our Professional Tour Manager.

Escorted to private, luxury motor coach for transfer into city.

Welcome Celebration Dinner together this evening.

Day 4: Cairns - Great Barrier Reef/Cruise/Snorkeling Lessons - Cairns (B, L, D)

After breakfast, begin our full-day excursion to the Great Barrier Reef and our cruise.

Morning and afternoon tea and buffet lunch.

Snorkeling lessons with snorkeling gear included.

Scuba is available at extra cost.

Enjoy dinner together at a local restaurant.

Day 5: Cairns - Kuranda - Cairns (B, D)

Following breakfast at the hotel, we delight in a full-day excursion to Kuranda.

Travel via Scenic Train one way with Skyrail for the return.

Visit Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park and canopy of the rainforest.

Enjoy dinner together at a local restaurant.

Day 6: Cairns/Community Service - Palm Cove – Cairns (B, D)

After breakfast, we participate in a service learning opportunity (to be determined).

Following our community service, we transfer to fabulous Palm Cove Beach and enjoy

the rest of the day.

Dinner together this evening.

Day 7: Cairns - Gold Coast (B, D)

Following breakfast and a hotel check-out, we transfer to the airport for our regional flight to

the Gold Coast.

Upon arrival to the Gold Coast, we transfer to our hotel for check-in and delight in dinner together.

Day 8: Gold Coast - Surfers Paradise/Surfing Lessons – Gold Coast (B, D)

After breakfast this morning, we transfer to Surfers Paradise and embark on a two (2)

hour Surfing Lesson.

Free time this afternoon to enjoy the beach and shopping.

Dinner together this evening.

Day 9: Gold Coast/Carrumbin Wildlife Sanctuary (B, D)

Today after breakfast, we transfer to the Carrumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, having the chance to interact

with Koala, Kangaroo & many other exotic Australian wildlife.

This afternoon, we enjoy additional sightseeing throughout the Gold Coast.

Dinner together this evening.

May 30 - June 11 •

adventure down under

Day 10: Gold Coast - Sydney (B,D)

This morning after breakfast & hotel check-out, we depart on a regional flight from the Gold Coast

for Sydney.

Upon arrival to Sydney, we transfer to our hotel for check-in and delight in dinner together by the

Sydney Harbour.

Day 11: Sydney (B,D)

After breakfast this morning, full day of sightseeing throughout Sydney (Hop On Hop Off Bus with

Tour Manager -Two Day Pass).

We also experience the Sydney Tower Eye.

Enjoy the Captain Cook Sydney Harbour Cruise.

Dinner together this evening.

Day 12: Sydney/Community Service (B,D)

Following breakfast, we explore The Sydney Opera House and The Museum of Contemporary Art.

Afternoon service learning opportunity (to be determined).

Farewell Dinner together and experience Sydney’s Summer Festival of Lights this evening.

Day 13: Depart for home TOUR INCLUSIONS

Round Trip Transatlantic Airfare

Includes regional flights

Ten (10) Night Accommodations

Two Hammond Faculty Chaperones (minimum)

Professional Tour Manager Throughout

Additional Local Step-On Guides per Itinerary

Private Motor Coach per Itinerary

Breakfast Daily

One (1) Lunch

Dinner Daily

Experiential Education Adventures Full-day Great Barrier Reef Cruise Morning and afternoon tea and buffet lunch Snorkeling gear and snorkeling lessons (Scuba is available at extra cost) Full-day excursion to Kuranda via Scenic Train one way and Skyrail the other with stops in the canopy of the rainforest Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park Gold Coast Palm Cove Beach using local bus transportation Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on Gold Coast Surfers Paradise Two Hour Surfing Lesson

TOUR PRICING:

$6,250 Per Person/ Triple Occupancy Based on Twelve (12) Students $6,650 Per Person/Triple Occupancy Based on Ten (10) Students

Sightseeing in Sydney (Hop On Hop Off Bus with Tour Manager) Visit The Rocks, Darling Harbour and more Entrance to Sydney Tower Eye Captain Cook Sydney Harbour Cruise The Sydney Opera House The Museum of Contemporary Art Gratuities Two (2) Service Learning Opportunities to be determined

May 30 - June 11 •

South African Expedition

Ubuntu

SOUTH AFRICA: 12 DAYS/10 NIGHTS

Day 1: Depart USA

Day 2: Arrive Johannesburg, South Africa (D)

Morning arrival at airport & greeted by our Professional Tour Manager.

Escorted to private, luxury motor coach for transfer to our four (4) star hotel.

Welcome Dinner together this evening.

Day 3: Johannesburg/Dainfern College Exchange – The Cradle of Humanity - Johannesburg (B)

After breakfast at our hotel, transfer to Dainfern College for an exchange where we become

students for the morning.

Afternoon visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site: The Cradle of Humanity.

“Mrs. Ples” & “Little Foot” fossils will transport us back 3 million years while we discover how every member

of the human race can scientifically be traced back to this area of Africa.

Meet our Johannesburg Homestay families & enjoy evening activities unique to South Africa with our host family.

Day 4: Johannesburg – Soweto– Johannesburg/Apartheid Museum/Freedom Square

Breakfast with Homestay families

Gather together & transfer to neighboring Soweto.

Learn about one of South Africa’s darkest times & discover the incredible influence of Nelson Mandela

and his liberation of the South African people from Apartheid.

Return to Johannesburg & explore the Apartheid Museum.

Visit Freedom Square and the Hector Pieterson Memorial.

Return to our Johannesburg Homestay families & enjoy evening activities unique to South Africa with our

host family.

Day 5: Johannesburg – Pilanesberg (L, D)

Breakfast with Homestay families

Gather together for our transfer to Pilanesberg, first stopping to visit the Voortrekker Monument, where

we take a moment to understand the impact of the Dutch colonization on the tribes of South Africa.

Transfer to Pilanesberg & upon arrival, check-in to our hotel & enjoy dinner together.

Day 6: Pilanesberg/ National Game Reserve Safari Drive (B, L, D)

Early morning breakfast.

Morning safari drive through the Pilanesberg National Game Reserve

Today we venture deep into the South African bush to better understand tribal life while enjoying the

search for the elusive “Big 5”.

We enjoy a Boma Dinner together this evening.

Day 7: Pilanesberg – Johannesburg - Cape Town (B, D)

After breakfast at our hotel, we depart Pilanesberg and transfer from Johannesburg to Cape Town via

regional flight.

Upon our arrival in Cape Town, we check-in to our waterfront hotel.

We enjoy an incredible dinner together portside while we taking in the spectacular views of Table Mountain.

Day 8: Cape Town –Duiker Island Seal Colony – Cape of Good Hope – Simon’s Town – Cape Town Robben Island Prison – Cape Town (B, D)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Full-day excursion begins with our transfer to the southern-most point of the African peninsula—

The Cape of Good Hope.

First, stopping en route off Chapman’s Peak Drive at Hout Bay Harbour where we board our vessel that

May 30 - June 11 •

South African Expedition

Ubuntu

will take us toDuiker Island Seal Colony to meet thousands of Cape seals as they lounge & play along the island.

Continuing our adventure driving to the top of Cape Point & the southern-most point of the peninsulaThe Cape of Good Hope.

Transferring back to Cape Town, we stop to explore the African Penguin Colony of Simon’s Town.

Upon afternoon return to Cape Town, we visit the Robben Island Prison where Nelson Mandela spent 18 of his 27 years as a political prisoner for his fight to end Apartheid.

Enjoy dinner together this evening.

Day 9: Cape Town/Table Mountain/American International School of Cape Town Exchange (B, D)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning hike to the top of Table Mountain.

Our hike provides some of the most stunning vistas overlooking Cape Town from the summit.

Afternoon Experiential Exchange at The American International School of Cape Town.

This private, co-educational school shows us that although worlds apart, our mission and philosophy

are united in education.

Evening dinner & cheer on a local rugby match (subject to confirmation).

Day 10: Cape Town - Langa Township/Service Learning & Leadership Experience (B, D)

Breakfast at hotel & morning check-out.

Today, we shift our focus to service & embed ourselves in the neighboring Township of Langa.

This community re-investment opportunity will help us get to know Langa, a shanty town following

Apartheid.

Meet our Langa Township Homestay families & enjoy evening activities unique to South Africa with our

host family.

Day 11: Cape Town/Lion’s Head Summit/Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens (B, D)

(day’s activities subject to confirmation)

After breakfast, we spend the morning hiking Lion’s Head Summit.

This afternoon, we explore Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens.

This evening, we enjoy a Farewell Dinner together.

Day 12: Depart Cape Town– Return to the USA TOUR INCLUSIONS

Round Trip, Airfare

Transatlantic-International Flights

Regional Flights Eight (8) Night Hotel Accommodations Two (2) Night Homestay Accommodations (subject to confirmation) Two Hammond Faculty Chaperones (minimum) Professional Tour Manager per Itinerary Additional Local Step-On Guides Per Itinerary Private Motor Coach per Itinerary Meals

Nine (9) Breakfasts at Hotels

Two (2) Lunches

Nine (9) Dinners

Welcome Dinner

Seven (7) Additional Dinners

Farewell Dinner Experiential Education Exchanges

TOUR PRICING: $6,275 Per Person/Triple Occupancy Based on Ten (10) Students

Dainfern College (Self-arranged by Hammond School) American International School of Cape Town (Selfarranged by Hammond School) Experiential Education Adventures

The Cradle of Humanity

Soweto & Apartheid Museum & Freedom Square

Hector Pieterson Memorial

Voortrekker Monument

Pilanesberg National Game Reserve/Safari Drive

Dukier Island Seal Colony

African Penguin Colony of Simon’s Town

The Cape of Good Hope

Table Mountain

Robben Island Prison Service-Learning Opportunities

Langa Township Gratuities

June 15 - June 18 •

Rice Cave Exploration

Rice Cave Exploration: 4 Day/3 Night Day 1: Depart Columbia for West Virginia

After a lively drive, arrive to the Organ Cave for our 2-hour historical cave tour.

Check into the General Lewis Inn in Historic downtown Lewisburg.

After we clean up and settle in, we enjoy a wonderful Welcome Dinner in a local restaurant.

Day 2: Full Day of Cave Exploration

Early breakfast before heading off to our full day of wild caving adventure at the

Lost World Caverns.

Lunch during our caving exploration.

Return to our hotel to clean up for dinner.

Dinner at local family-owned Humble Tomato for a true West Virginia Italian Feast.

After dinner we will explore some of the Historic area of Lewisburg.

Day 3: Hike, Cave, and Tube

After breakfast, we load the bus to ride to the Rice Family Farm.

Hike to Haynes Cave for our next hour-long caving exploration.

Lunch following our return hike.

After lunch we relax and enjoy a lazy float down the Greenbrier River, during which time we get to hear

the stories of a “young Rice” about how he grew to be the amazing old science teacher we have come to

love. Plenty of time to debate the difference between cut-off jeans and jorts!

Return to our hotel to clean up for dinner.

Dinner at local burger joint, The Asylum.

Day 4: Depart Lewisburg for Columbia

After a leisurely morning and breakfast, we load the bus to take the scenic ride home.

Along the way home we will say a final farewell to the Organ Cave as we travel down Highway 52. This

drive takes us down the majestic Blue Ridge Parkway.

Lunch along our return.

Our return trip gives us the time to recap all the amazing things we have learned and experienced.

From the historical nature of the three caves, the Geology and Hydrology, and sustainable development of

the cave. Not to mention the amazing memories we have made together.

TOUR INCLUSIONS:

Round Trip Transportation from Columbia to Lewisburg

Three (3) Night Accommodations at the General Lewis Inn

Two Hammond Faculty Chaperones (minimum)

Professional Cave Guides

Breakfast Daily

Dinner Daily

Experiential Education Adventures

Organ Cave Exploration | Lost World Cavern Exploration | Haynes Cave Exploration

Tubing the Greenbrier River

Visit to Historic Downtown Lewisburg Gratuities TRIP PRICING:

$625 Per Person/ Triple Occupancy - Based on ten (10) students.

June 23 - June 27

• Washington DC with Riley & Ruehlen

History Department Does DC, Washington DC with Riley and Ruehlen: 5 Day/4 Night Our Capital through the eyes of a History Teacher!

Just think of our 8th grade class trip… on steroids! This electrifying journey elevates what we know of our Nation’s Capital as we are led by our very own Mrs. Laura Riley and Dr. Chris Ruehlen! Take in depth looks into what makes our government tick! Along the way, we get to experience some of DC’s finest museums and arts performances. This experience is designed for students who have taken U.S. History and are planning to take Advanced Placement US Government. See DC come alive as our amazing faculty take on politics and our Nation’s Capital.

Experiential Highlights:

Supreme Court Visit Smithsonian Visits Musical Performance by The Capitol Steps Hamilton the Musical at the Kennedy Center Tour our Nation’s famous monuments by Segway Ford’s Theatre Visit and Performance Explore the DC underground with Hammond alumni who work in the Capitol

Day 1 – June 23: Depart Columbia for Washington, DC.

This morning we board our plane in Columbia for a quick ride up to the Nation’s Capital.

Upon arrival we will transfer to our downtown hotel to drop our bags and begin our adventure.

Our first afternoon tour will be led by Mrs. Riley.

Dinner at a local restaurant.

Tonight, we tour the US Monuments in a different way…..by Segway!

Day 2 – June 24: All day, All DC!

After breakfast we quickly hop the Metro and head to the Smithsonian. Which one? Well… All of

them! The group will decide the order of visits.

After our afternoon tour, we will head back to the hotel to change for dinner.

Tonight, following dinner, we see Hamilton at the Kennedy Center!

Day 3 – June 25: The Room Where It Happened

Following breakfast, we head out where Dr. Ruehlen will begin our day touring. Today takes us to all

sites Lincoln!

Lunch today will be a special treat as we visit one of DC’s historic restaurants.

Our afternoon tour takes us to Georgetown.

Dinner at Busboys and Poets before we catch a performance at Ford’s Theatre.

Day 4 – June 26: Teacher’s Choice

After breakfast we take off for our final full day in DC. Today we are treated to a specially crafted

program by both Mrs. Riley and Dr. Ruehlen. Currently it is classified as TOP SECRET! High

level clearance is required!

Tonight, we enjoy time together at our final dinner before heading to a lighthearted performance by

musical troupe the Capitol Steps.

Day 5 June 27: Departure for Home

After a leisurely breakfast we check out of our hotel and head to the airport for our return flight

home.

June 23 - June 27

• Washington DC with Riley & Ruehlen

TOUR INCLUSIONS

Round Trip Transportation from Columbia to Washington, DC

Four (4) Night Accommodations in Downtown Hotel

Two Hammond Faculty Chaperones (Dr. Ruehlen and Mrs. Riley)

Breakfast Daily

Dinner Daily

All Activities Admissions and Costs

Fine Arts Performances

Hamilton, the Musical, at the Kennedy Center (subject to confirmation)

Ford’s Theatre Performance (to be announced)

Musical performance of The Capitol Steps

Ground Transportation throughout Washington DC

Segway Tour of Monuments

All Gratuities TRIP PRICING:

$1635 Per Person/ Triple Occupancy

Based on Fourteen (14) Students

July 3 - July 10

Bonaire Dive Trip •

Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands Dive Trip: 8 Day/7 Night Day 1 – July 3: Depart Columbia for Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Depart the USA for Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands in the Southern Caribbean.

Upon arrival we transfer to our dive resort hotel and embrace the relaxed life of this amazing island with

a custom tour of the resort and our dive orientation followed by a fantastic welcome dinner.

Day 2 – July 4: World class diving begins!

Enjoy breakfast before heading to the dock where we board our boat for our first of many dives.

2 tank morning dive (location around Bonaire determined by the boat captain).

Lunch upon return from our morning dive.

Afternoon exploration of Bonaire.

Evening Activity: Underwater 4th of July Night Dive.

Dinner in a local restaurant.

Day 3 – July 5: Underwater Adventures continue

Enjoy breakfast before heading to the dock to board our boat.

2 tank morning dive (location around Bonaire determined by the boat captain).

Lunch upon return from our morning dive.

Afternoon shore dive groups.

Dinner in a local restauran.

Day 4 – July 6: Bonaire Land Adventures

Breakfast - we take a break from diving to explore Bonaire.

Day visit to Washington-Slagbaai National Park.

Snorkel the crystal blue waters of the northern island.

Lunch on the beach.

Return to our resort in time to shower and rest before dinner.

Dinner in a local restaurant.

Day 5 – July 7: Return to our Underwater Exploration

Enjoy breakfast before heading to the dock to board our boat.

2 tank morning dive (location around Bonaire determined by the boat captain).

Lunch upon return from our morning dive.

Afternoon shore dive groups.

Dinner in a local restaurant.

Day 6 – July 8: Underwater Exploration continues

Enjoy breakfast before heading to the dock to board our boat.

2 tank morning dive (location around Bonaire determined by the boat captain).

Lunch upon return from our morning dive.

Afternoon shore dive groups or shopping in town.

Dinner in a local restaurant.

Day 7 – July 9: Final Underwater Adventure

Enjoy breakfast before heading to the dock one last time.

Our final 2 tank morning dive (location around Bonaire determined by the boat captain).

Lunch upon return from our morning dive.

After lunch we head to the Salt Flats and Donkey Sanctuary.

Return to hotel to freshen up.

Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant.

Day 8 – July 10: Depart Bonaire for Columbia, SC, USA

After breakfast and check out, we head to the airport for our return flight home.

July 3 - July 10

Bonaire Dive Trip •

TOUR INCLUSIONS

Round Trip International Transportation from Columbia to Bonaire

Seven (7) Night Accommodations at Divi Flamingo Dive Resort

Two Hammond Faculty Chaperones (minimum) | Two Professional Dive Instructors from

Columbia Scuba (minimum)

All Divi Dive Center costs | All Air Tanks and Weights

Breakfast Daily - Lunch Daily - Dinner Daily

Experiential Education Adventure Dives

2 tank morning dives (5 days)

Unlimited Shore Dives

Fourth of July Night Dive

Optional evening dives

Ground Transportation while in Bonaire Gratuities TRIP PRICING:

$3,575 Per Person/ Triple Occupancy

Based on Twelve (12) Students ADDITIONAL TRAINING OPTIONS: The following are optional add on certifications or specialties offered while on trip

PADI Advanced Open Water Certification 5 dives while on the trip

$268

Nitrox certification $160

Completed before trip Nitrox Upgrade on trip $130

Aware Fish ID Certification Completed before trip 2 dives while on the trip

$ 75

Aware Underwater Naturalist Certification 2 dives while on the trip

$ 75

Coral Health Distinctive Specialty $100 2 dives while on the trip via University of Queensland course

July 13 - July 17

Dive Expedition •

Florida Keys Dive Trip: 5 Day/4 Night Day 1: Depart Columbia for Key Largo, Florida

After our drive south, arrive to Key Largo, Florida and check into our Condo.

After we freshen up, we walk the beach and enjoy a wonderful Welcome Dinner in a local restaurant.

Day 2: Underwater Adventures begin

Breakfast before heading off to our first full day of diving.

2 tank morning dive (location TBD).

Lunch

2 tank afternoon dive and coral reef restoration introduction.

Return to our condo to clean up.

Dinner in a local restaurant.

Day 3: Underwater Adventures continue

Breakfast before heading off to our second full day of diving.

2 tank morning dive (location TBD).

Lunch

2 tank afternoon dive (location TBD).

Return to our condo to clean up.

Dinner in a local restaurant.

Day 4: Underwater Adventures continue

Breakfast before heading off to our third full day of diving.

2 tank morning dive (location TBD).

Lunch and leisure afternoon.

Early dinner in a local restaurant.

Evening Night Dive Adventure.

Day 5: Depart Key Largo for Columbia

After a leisurely morning and breakfast, we load the bus to head home.

Lunch along our return.

Our return trip gives us the time to recap all the amazing things we have learned and experienced. Not to

mention the amazing memories we have made together!

TOUR INCLUSIONS

Round Trip Ground Transportation from Columbia to Key Largo

Four (4) Night Accommodations at Ocean Point Suites

Two Hammond Faculty Chaperones (minimum)

Two Professional Dive Instructors from Columbia Scuba (minimum)

Florida Keys Dive Center costs

2 Tank morning dives (3 days) • 2 tank afternoon dives (2 days) • 1 night dive

All air tanks and weights

Breakfast Daily

Dinner Daily

Experiential Education Adventure Dives

Three morning dives | Two afternoon dives | One evening dive Gratuities TRIP PRICING

$1,525 Per Person/ Triple Occupancy

Based on Twelve (12) Students

• July 27 - August 3 Deschutes River Expedition

Pacific Northwest, Deschutes River Expedition: 8 Day/7 Night Deschutes River Expedition The setting for this adventure is the Deschutes River, which runs for hundreds of miles from the mountains near Bend, OR to the Columbia River. Learn the basics of whitewater rafting, as you travel in the footsteps of Lewis & Clark.

Expedition Highlights:

Whitewater rafting on the Deschutes River

Multi-day Raft Camping trip

River Navigation skills

Enjoy 5-star meals on the riverside

Leave No Trace (LNT) training

Teambuilding & Outdoor Leadership

Explore the Willamette Valley

Chairlift ride to top of Mount Hood

Riverside Lodging Day 1 – July 27: Depart Columbia for Portland, OR. After our airport pickup, we head to the Riverside Lodge for our custom group orientation, team building, expedition planning, and outdoor skills activities.

Dinner and overnight in the lodge.

Day 2-5 – July 28-31: Our Multi-day river trip begins!

Today be begin our adventure and hone our skills by learning to read the currents of the river, practice paddling skills, learn swift water rescue techniques, and help guide a raft as our team navigates the roaring rapids.

We explore Oregon’s backcountry, paddling through Class II – IV rapids, discovering hidden swimming holes, and hiking to cascading waterfalls while we experience the adventure of a lifetime!

Over these incredible days, we will travel through a majestic landscape, and embrace learning in a wild wilderness classroom. During this time, we will actively practice the principles of Leave No Trace, river navigation, expedition mentality, plant and animal identification, and backcountry cooking – eating wonderful food we prepare. Believe it or not, we will make 5- star meals along the riverside!

Day 6 – August 1: Return to the Lodge

Today we return to the Riverside Lodge for dinner, showers, a campfire, and competitive lawn games.

Day 7 – August 2: Majestic Mt Hood

After breakfast we take off for a full day excursion to Mt. Hood.

During this time, we all will spend the day exploring the mountain and take the chair lift to the top

for a picnic meal!

At the end of the day, we will participate in a one-of-a-kind closing circle.

Day 8 August 3: Departure from Portland, OR for our return trip home.

After breakfast and check out, we head to the airport for our return flight home.

• July 27 - August 3 Deschutes River Expedition

TOUR INCLUSIONS

Round Trip Transportation from Columbia to Portland Oregon

Including transportation from Portland to Maupin

Seven (7) Night Accommodations (camping and the Riverside Lodge)

Two Hammond Faculty Chaperones (minimum)

Two Professional Trip Guides (minimum)

Breakfast Daily

Lunch Daily

Dinner Daily

All Activities Admissions and Costs

Experiential Education Adventures

Multiple Hikes

Rafting the Deschutes River

Camping on the Deschutes

Mt Hood visit

Ground Transportation throughout Oregon All Gratuities

TRIP PRICING:

$3,600 Per Person/ Triple Occupancy

Based on ten (10) Students

July 28 - August 4 or 5 Italy Gastronomic Experience •

OPTION A: CENTRAL ITALY (ROME) CULINARY TOUR Day 1: Depart USA Day 2:

Arrival Rome/Pizza Making Lesson Arrive in Rome and meet our Professional Tour Guide.

Check into our hotel Afternoon Pizza Making Lesson: Learn the secrets of a Roman pizzaiolo during this hands-on, small group lesson in a rustic pizzeria in one of Rome’s typical neighborhoods. Meet at the pizzeria where we don our apron and begin the theatrical lesson on the proper base, choices of toppings and cheeses and preparation techniques. Then we begin work on our own pizzas and pop them in the wood-burning oven. We’ll enjoy our pizzas for dinner.

Day 3: Rome – Grottaferrata & Mazzano Romano/Tour Family-Owned Rustic Farm and Restaurant with Tastings of Local Delicatessen – Mazzano Romano Enjoy the Roman countryside.

Visit the little town of Grottaferrata with its famous abbey – Santa Maria di Grottaferrata

better known with the name of San Nilo Abbey.

Visit the picturesque village of Mazzano Romano; proceed to a family farm for a tour of the

grounds accompanied by an expert chef for our specialized small group cooking class.

Return to Rome for dinner and overnight.

Day 4:

Rome/Chef-Led Cooking Lesson Morning walking tour to see the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Spanish Steps, and Piazza Navona.

Afternoon: We enjoy the experience of cooking a complete Italian meal with a Roman chef, who will reveal his best techniques during this small group lesson.

We shop in a local market, choosing fresh ingredients to use in our cooking class and then prepare our meal.

We make homemade pasta such as ravioli or fettuccine and prepare other dishes under the guidance of our personal chef to produce a full meal.

At the end of the course, enjoy the dishes we’ve created.

Day 5:

Rome/Gastronomic Walking Tour of the City Experience a morning in the life of a typical Roman exploring the local markets and specialty shops in search of the finest gastronomic specialties of the city.

Stop in a local bakery to learn about Rome’s breads and pastries.

Continue to the Campo dei Fiori with its characteristic open-air market featuring local foods and souvenirs of the city.

End the tour in a well-established gastronomy shop and enoteca that hosts an abundance of regional cheeses, cured meats and enjoy a tasting of three typical appetizers of cold cuts and specialty cheese.

Day 6:

Rome – Orvieto/Olive Oil Museum & Tasting - Rome Depart Rome this morning.

Upon arrival in Orvieto, visit the Olive Oil Museum, featuring a collection of old machinery and antique tools, in addition to historic illustrations and photographs related to olive farming.

At the end of the tour, enjoy an olive tasting accompanied with local cheeses, cold cuts and vegetables.

Return to Rome for dinner and overnight.

July 28 - August 4 or 5 Italy Gastronomic Experience •

Day 7: Roma/Gelato Making Lesson Morning Gelato-Making Lesson.

Our class takes place in the laboratory of an authentic Roman gelateria that has been around since

the 1950. The class begins with an introduction to gelato itself, explaining what makes it different from ice

cream and the ingredients and methods used to make it. We dive right in to the gelato making process,

creating gelato from scratch in a step-by-step process led by a chef. At the end of the lesson, we

taste samples of our own creations and a few other gelatos at the gelateria, and bring home

the recipes we’ve learned.

Day 8: Depart Rome – Arrive USA Option A (8 Day/6 Night: Rome) TOUR INCLUSIONS

Round Trip Transatlantic Airfare

Six (6) Night Accommodations

Two Hammond Faculty (minimum)

Professional Tour Manager Throughout

Additional Local Step-On Guides per Itinerary

Private Motor Coach per Itinerary

Breakfast Daily

Three (3) Lunches

Dinner Daily

Experiential Education Adventures

Chef-led Pizza Making Lesson in Rome

Small Group Cooking Class on Rustic Farm in Mazzano Romano located in the heart of the

Roman Countryside

Chef-led Pasta Making Cooking Class in Rome

Gastronomic Walking Tour of Rome

Olive Oil Museum & Tasting in Orvieto

Gelato Making Lesson in Rome TOUR PRICING:

$4,850 Per Person/Double Occupancy

Based on Ten (10) Students OPTION B: PERUGIA – FLORENCE – TUSCANY – ROME CULINARY TOUR Day 1: Depart USA Day 2: Arrival Rome - Perugia Arrive in Rome & meet our Professional Tour Guide.

Orientation Tour of Rome then depart for Perugia.

Check into our hotel.

Dinner and overnight in Perugia.

Day 3: Perugia/Cooking Cass/Chocolate Factory & Museum This morning, we prepare a four (4) course lunch that we will indeed enjoy after the class at the end of

the class.

Afternoon visit to Perugia’s famed Chocolate Factory and Chocolate Museum to learn about

chocolate production. The museum explains the process of converting cocoa into chocolate, and

introduces the history of the Perugina chocolate company.

Day 4: Perugia - Bevagna & Montefalco/Olive Oil Tours & Tastings - Perugia After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of Perugia.

Afternoon excursion to the medieval cities of Bevagna and Montefalco.

Experience Olive Oil Tours that include visits to family-run oil mills in the most famous

Umbrian oil regions with tasting of the local produce along with accompanying local olive oils.

Return in Perugia for overnight.

Italy Gastronomic Experience • July 28 - August 4 or 5

Day 5: Perugia - Florence Morning departure from Perugia.

Upon arrival in Florence, enjoy panoramic tour of the city before hotel check-in.

Free time this afternoon and overnight in Florence.

Day 6: Florence/“Accademia Cordon Bleu” Today, we have the incredible culinary experience at “Accademia Cordon Bleu”

Begin with a short walk through the beautiful historic center of Florence…it is here that we become a

‘’Chef in a Day’’ and our cooking adventure starts!

We will be taught from scratch how to make three (3) different fresh pastas from two (2) different

doughs (a long pasta, a stuffed pasta and a short pasta).

Prepare a traditional second course of meat or fish with vegetables.

Create a delicious dessert.

This cooking lesson is ‘’hands-on’’ and unforgettable.

Day 7: Florence - San Gimignano/Tuscan Culinary Cooking Class - Rome After breakfast depart for Rome.

Stop in San Gimignano, en route where we create traditional dishes in a rustic, Tuscan kitchen.

Begin our full immersion in the Tuscan tradition with our tour that is designed to bring out the Italian.

foodie within us and put us in touch with the enchanting Tuscan countryside, locals and food.

Visit a villa on top of a hill in the heart of the Chianti area, where we create authentic Tuscan antipasti

such as bruschetta, savor aged pecorino cheese while learning how to understand the magic of

local extra virgin olive oil.

Roll our own home-made pasta.

Relish in a Tuscan dessert.

Learning about the traditional Tuscan cuisine is an experience full of celebration and satisfaction; a truly

hands-on experience which will never be forgotten.

Continue to Rome and upon arrival, check-in into our hotel.

Day 8: Rome/Italian Gelato & Biscotti Making Class Today we have one of the most authentic Italian culinary experiences - gelato and biscotti making class.

We learn how to make our very own gelato & biscotti or tiramisù from scratch.

We have the amazing opportunity to customize and create classic Italian gelato with our favorite flavors -

choosing from fresh fruits of the season, like Tuscan strawberries or lemons from Sorrento, deep-green

pistachios, high-quality dark chocolate from Perugia, or the always lovable Nutella.

While our gelato is freezing, we will learn how to make either Italian biscotti, the perfect partner to

gelato, or choose to make the most quintessential Italian dessert, the fabulously rich tiramisu.

Day 9: Depart Rome – Arrive USA Option B (9 Day/7 Night: Perguia – Florence - Rome) TOUR INCLUSIONS

Round Trip Transatlantic Airfare

Seven (7) Night Accommodations

Two Hammond Faculty (minimum)

Professional Tour Manager Throughout • Additional Local Step-On Guides per Itinerary

Private Motor Coach per Itinerary

Breakfast Daily • Three (3) Lunches • Four (4) Dinners

Experiential Education Adventures

Four (4) Course Cooking Class in Perugia • Chocolate Factory & Chocolate Museum in Perugia

Olive Oil Tours & Tasting in Montefalco • Full-day Master Class at Academia Cordon Bleu •

Tuscan Culinary Cooking Class in San Gimignano • Italian Gelato & Biscotti Making Class in Rome TOUR PRICING:

$5500 Per Person/Double Occupancy

Based on Ten (10) Students