Italy ranks among the world’s premier travel destinations, with many experts asserting that it holds half of the planet’s artistic treasures. From Rome and Venice to Florence and Verona—Bella Italia! The Bel Paese, or “Beautiful Country,” is a feast for the senses. Rich in art, cuisine, stunning landscapes, and cutting-edge fashion, Italy offers an unparalleled blend of culture and beauty.
Italy has a strong tradition in international basketball, having won 2 gold medals, 4 silver medals, and 4 bronze medals at the European Championships, as well as 2 silver medals at the Olympic Games. The national team has participated in 34 EuroBaskets, 8 FIBA World Championships, and 11 Olympic Games, earning more EuroBasket medals than any other country currently competing. Italy is also home to the Lega Basket Serie A, the top professional basketball league in the country, which determines the national champion each season. Italian players who have made an impact in the NBA include Andrea Bargnani, Marco Belinelli, and Danilo Gallinari, all of whom have contributed significantly on both the international and club stages.
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Tuscany is one of the most photogenic areas of Europe and is located in the center of the Italian peninsula. This city represents a special blend of beauty and millennia-old monuments. Florence, the main Tuscan city famous for its cultural treasures, has been called an open-air museum surrounded by a medieval wall, with free entry. Yet, it is also a dynamic place filled with energy and life.
The name "Venice" means magic: gondolas gliding over canals, impressive cathedrals, century-old monuments, innumerable islands connected by breathtaking bridges, a beautiful square that seems to sink into the sea. This dream-like destination, spreading down the Adriatic Coast to Rimini, is the setting for an important part of Premier International Tours' program.
Tour Examples:
Tour 8201 - Italy
Florence and Venice
Day 1 Departure from the USA or Canada
Day 2 Arrival Venice, Bologna or Milan airport, transfer to accommodation in Florence area
Day 3 Sightseeing Florence, evening game
Day 4 Morning optional practice, day trip to Pisa to visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Day 5 Visit Sienna, evening game
Day 6 Transfer to Venice
Day 7 Day trip Venice, evening game
Day 8 Morning optional practice, Sightseeing Verona, city of Romeo and Juliet
Day 9 Transfer to Venice, Bologna or Milan airport, return flight
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Participant Prices:
Starting at US$2,400 per person March-April departure
Starting at US$3,000 per person June-August departure
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Tour 8204 - Italy
Rome and Florence
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Day 1 Departure from the USA or Canada
Day 2 Arrival Rome airport, transfer to accommodation
Day 3 Sightseeing Rome including the Colosseum, Arch of Constatine and Palatine Hill, evening game
Day 4 Morning optional court available for practice, excursion to the Vatican
Day 5 Additional sightseeing Rome, evening game
Day 6 Transfer to Florence
Day 7 Sightseeing Florence, evening game
Day 8 Morning optional practice, day trip to Pisa to visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Day 9 Transfer to Venice, Bologna or Milan airport, return flight
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Participant Prices:
Starting at US$2,600 per person March-April departure
Starting at US$3,200 per person June-August departure
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Tour 8202 - Italy and Germany
Florence and Munich
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Day 1 Departure from the USA or Canada
Day 2 Arrival Venice, Bologna or Milan airport, transfer to accommodation in Florence area
Day 3 Sightseeing Florence, evening game
Day 4 Morning optional practice, day trip to Pisa to visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Day 5 Visit Sienna, evening game
Day 6 Transfer to Munich
Day 7 Sightseeing Munich, evening game
Day 8 Morning optional practice, excursion to Dachau concentration camp memorial
Day 9 Transfer to Munich airport, return flight
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Participant Prices:
Starting at US$2,700 per person March-April departure
Starting at US$3,000 per person June-August departure
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Prices are based on departure from New York, with 40 people traveling and do not include airport taxes or fuel surcharges which are approx. $250.00 - $350.00 per person. Contact us for a detailed price quote and itinerary.
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