Retreat-Holidays
Italy: Dates, prices and flights
Dates
3 - 10 November 2010
Wednesday to Wednesday
[We can also arrange for people to join the Palazzola Christmas or New Year house parties - information will be available later in the year.]
Weather everywhere is unpredictable these days, but November is generally far sunnier in Italy than in the UK, even though Palazzola is at altitude and so is cooler than Rome. This photograph in the woods surrounding Palazzola was taken in November.
Price
£899 full board
NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT 
What is included:
Flights and taxes; transfers between airport and the Villa Palazzola; full board (packed lunch for excursions to Rome and Tivoli); en suite room for seven nights; wine at table; local excursions; the services of the retreat-leader.
What is not included:
Travel between home and UK airport; personal expenses; fuel surcharges; any increase in Air Passenger Duty after 17 July 2009; telephone; taxis; gratuities (see below); insurance: valid insurance is obligatory. Pilgrim Travel can offer insurance cover, subject to conditions.
Gratuities
Tipping is a personal thing, but it is the norm in Italy and is much appreciated by the domestic staff of the house and by our drivers. How much you give is up to you, but we suggest €40 per participant.
Flights
Choice of London-Stansted,
Liverpool
or Dublin
to Rome-Ciampino.
Flights are subject to availability
Accessibility
The Villa is extensive and has a lot of stairs. There is no lift in the New Wing, which houses all the en suite rooms. If you need a ground-floor room, please say so when you book and we shall do our best, though we cannot guarantee it. Even the "ground floor" rooms involve some steps.
We regret that we are unable to accept the responsibility of looking after people who know before they travel that they have serious problems of health or mobility.
All arrangements are subject to change.
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