St. Teresa's Shadow Tour to Southern Italy

Dear Erinn,

It’s my pleasure to personally guide you through the fully customized itinerary that we’ve carefully curated for your trip to Southern Italy. In every aspect of your tour, your goals and desires are our priority, ensuring a travel experience that is as personalized as it is seamless. From our industry-leading protection plans and guaranteed rates that safeguard against the unexpected to the unrivaled expertise of our tour managers who bring every destination to life, every detail is thoughtfully considered.’ It’s my pleasure to personally guide you through the fully customized itinerary we’ve carefully curated for your trip to Southern Italy in 2026. In every aspect of your tour, your goals and desires are our priority, ensuring a travel experience that is as personalized as it is seamless. From our industry-leading protection plans and guaranteed rates that safeguard against the unexpected to the unrivaled expertise of our tour managers who bring every destination to life, every detail is thoughtfully considered.

What truly sets your experience apart are our dynamic venues, handpicked for their ability to enchant and engage, complete with guaranteed audiences to elevate every performance. This unique blend of meticulous planning, exclusive access, and comprehensive support ensures that your performance tour transcends the ordinary, making it a truly one-of-a-kind experience.

Sincerely,
Robin H Teague
617-958-9528

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Your Encore Benefits

We do not raise our prices based on currency fluctuations in the marketplace. This alleviates any unwelcome currency surcharges during the planning period or immediately prior to travel.

Our Tour Managers are repeatedly evaluated and praised as being the best in educational travel, and they are available to you 24 hours per day. The tour manager stays in the same hotel as the group, and coordinates hotel check-ins, restaurant reservations, and concert venue availability and rehearsal time. These representatives also deliver the educational portion of the tour with detailed historical commentary during travel.

All participants are covered at no extra cost by our Basic Protection Plan covering health insurance overseas and trip cancellation/interruption in case of illness. Participants also have the option to upgrade to our Ultimate or Ultimate Plus plans, which include the ability to cancel for any reason up to four days before departure and still receive a full refund. Additionally, all Encore participants travel with an automatic $15,000 health protection plan.

Encore Tours and our parent company, ACIS, carry a $50 million general liability insurance policy to protect our groups. In addition, as an Active Member of the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA), we post a $1 million indemnity bond as part of USTOA’s Travelers Assistance Program.

Register 30 or more participants with Encore Tours and we will award your group a FREE weekend getaway for two to Paris or London over Veteran’s Day Weekend or Martin Luther King Day Weekend. We have had ensembles raise over $20,000 using this gift as a raffle prize.

Join Encore staff for our annual Prelude event, a free professional development weekend for ensemble directors and a guest that takes place in a different musically rich international destination.

“Incredible! I cherished every moment. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime journey. Such experiences would have been impossible on my own. Being pampered in this manner and witnessing the professionalism and luxury that Encore embodies was an absolute delight.” – 2024 Prelude attendee

We are excited to offer the choice of group billing or direct billing and will gladly work with your preference. With group billing you will receive an invoice with each participant’s balance and payment due prior to the due date. If you decide to enroll your group in direct billing Encore will mail invoices to each participant for all payments due. Accounts can also be accessed 24 hours a day on our website and payments can be made online with MasterCard and Visa for no additional cost. This is the suggested payment plan, however you can adjust it according to the group’s needs.

Automatic Payments Plan

Encore offers an auto-pay option for all participants signed up for individual billing. Enrollment in the plan is free and funds are withdrawn from the participant’s checking account on a regular basis, with the last payment being processed 45 days prior to departure.

Encore has offices overseas in the event of an emergency. In addition, US staff are always available to ensure you are receiving a quality travel experience, before, during and after your concert tour. All land arrangements including concert bookings and promotion are provided directly by Encore’s affiliate offices, offering the highest quality services and the very best value to our clients.

Enhance your professional development! Directors and participants have the opportunity to earn graduate-level credits through their tour experience and participation in our Prelude events. These educational opportunities not only enrich your tour but also contribute to your lifelong learning and professional growth.

Our new Recruitment Meeting tool streamlines your recruitment process, offering customizable templates, automated reminders, and integrated RSVP tracking to ensure maximum attendance. It simplifies meeting logistics, allowing you to focus on sharing the excitement of your upcoming tour and inspiring participants to join. This tool is designed to make your recruitment efforts as smooth and successful as possible, helping you to build a strong and engaged group.

Tour Inclusions

Roundtrip airfare
Airport and airline taxes, and fuel surcharges
Accommodations at conveniently located 3- or 4-star hotels
Rooming in twin room occupancy.
Breakfast daily and dinners with wine as per your itinerary including a cooking class in Rome
All sightseeing and entrances as featured in the itinerary
Private deluxe air-conditioned motor coach and driver
Services of a professional Tour Manager throughout your program
Basic gratuities for the tour manager and bus drivers
Ferry to Naples
Guides in Taormina, Sorrento, Rome, Pompei
Entrances to the Colosseum, Vatican, Greek Theater in Taormina, a Sicilian puppet show in Acireale, Hydro to Capri, Cable Car to Mt. Etna.
2 masses and 3 concerts to attend
Vox Headsets

Ruins of the Greek Theater Taormina Sicily Italy

What’s Not Included?

Baggage Fees imposed by the airlines
Instrument stands
Any meals not listed in your itinerary

Programs for the concerts
Allocations of specific seat assignments on flights

Pricing Options

Travelers	Price	free spot	No airfare
25	$6,244	1	$4639
30	$5,999	1	$4739

Based on “Land and Air” out of MCI, the group will be accommodated in twin/double rooms.

Payment Deadlines

Date	Amount
January 15	$200
March 15	$1,000
May 15	$1,000
July 15	$1,000
September 15	$1,000
November 15	$1,000
January 15, 2026	Final payment

Sample Venues

Please note that venues are not confirmed until expressly stated by your Program Consultant.

Hotels

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Bettoja Hotel Massimo d’Azeglio

Rome

This 4-star hotel offers a unique blend of historical charm and modern convenience, situated in the heart of Rome. Hidden from the hustle and bustle yet centrally located, it provides an authentic “Fin de Siècle” ambiance. Established in the late 19th century, the hotel boasts a rich heritage of hosting historical figures and contains a remarkable collection of artefacts from the Risorgimento era. Guests can enjoy the tranquility of Santa Maria Maggiore and the vibrant atmosphere of nearby Via Cavour, Via Nazionale, and the glittering Monti neighborhood, all within a short walk from the property.

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Eurostars Monte Tauro

Taormina

A short walk from Taormina’s Greek-Roman Theater, the 4-star Hotel Monte Tauro offers stunning views of Naxos Bay, a sea-view restaurant serving Mediterranean-Sicilian fusion cuisine, and a pool with hydromassage jets surrounded by relaxing terraces. Each room features a balcony or terrace overlooking the Ionian Sea, with elegant furnishings, satellite TV, a minibar, and free Wi-Fi throughout. Located close to Taormina’s main shopping street, the hotel also provides quick access via cable car to the beautiful Isola Bella Beach.

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Grand Hotel Cesare Augusto

Sorrento

The Grand Hotel Cesare Augusto, set in the heart of Sorrento, offers spacious rooms, panoramic views, and a rooftop garden with a swimming pool. Just a short walk from the beach, the hotel provides complimentary Wi-Fi throughout its 120 rooms, each equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV, a minibar, and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Most rooms feature a balcony, inviting guests to enjoy the scenic surroundings. A varied breakfast buffet awaits each morning, while the restaurant serves regional and international dishes. With Piazza Tasso and Sorrento’s boutique shopping close by, guests are also conveniently located near public transportation and the Circumvesuviana train for easy exploration of the area.

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Have any additional questions? Reach out to your program manager directly, or contact us for any assistance.

St. Teresa’s Shadow Tour to Southern Italy