from $2,999** per couple in double
Feb. 8 2016 – Feb. 14
Independent Tour: 6 Days/ 7 Nights
Plan the perfect Valentine’s Day retreat for you and that special someone!
Featuring 7 nights at the Abano Grand Hotel 5*
Add optional tours to Venice, Verona, or Padua to make this an exceptional experience.
In the 1970’s Aldo Borile, a pioneer in the field of new generation spa culture, projected special extraction pumps in the Veneto Region to collect thermal spring water and healing mud. These were used by the Roman emperors in ancient times for healing. This technique has been adopted by all the hotels and spa centers in the Euganean basin.
Started by the Borile Group, GB Thermae Hotels includes a collection of five first-class hotels in Abano Terme, located in Padua, 45 minutes outside of Venice. They are the innovators of “Thermal Therapy” spa techniques and pioneers in modernizing well-being spas with active and effective treatments. Known as a major Italian business group, The Borile Group is committed to providing exceptional quality and service and has established a distinguished portfolio of the world’s best spa hotels in Italy. Each of their hotels feature a world-class thermal spa that offers natural mineral hot pools, healing hydro and mud therapies and beauty treatments.
A relaxing, romantic stay at our Thermal Spa, hot pools, gourmet dinners and sensual Spa treatments for him and her.
Includes:
- 7 nights in 5* Deluxe hotel for two people
- All meals including a Romantic gourmet dinner *
- Wellness ritual at the Venezia Spa
- Aperitif served in the private pool Acqua SPAce, available for 1 hour
- Luxury Silver Face treatment for her
- Peel & Relax for him
* 13 February Romantic gourmet dinner with aphrodisiac menu and music dedicated to “Love & Romance”.
14 February Scent and Flavour buffet meal with typical local Veneto cuisine and in the James Bond Bar, special after dinner drinks with Soul and Jazz.
15 February Chef’s table dinner with specialities prepared by our chef, Claudio Casarin accompanied by wines selected by sommelier, Roberto to alternate scents and flavours selected for you.
Free services:
- VENEZIA SPA – Corte del Vapore – Isola della Sauna – Calle del Freddo – Nebbia della Laguna – Pioggia d’Inverno – Iceberg di San Marco
- 1 indoor thermal pool (36°C – 97°F) with Relax Area
- 2 outdoor pools with various whirlpools from da 33°C to 35°C (from 91°F to 95°F)
- Collective physical exercise in the Thermal-pool
- Kneipp Path
- Thermal Grotto
- Fitness Area Technogym
- Free use of bicycles
- 20.000 mq park-garden
- Bathrobe, towel and slippers
Does not include:
- Round-trip air transportation from USA or Canada to Italy.
- Porterage.
- Beverages and meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Tips and optional excursions.
- Transit tax to be paid locally.
- Travel Insurance.
City tax not included.
Abano Grand Hotel 5* Deluxe
The Crown Jewel of the GB Thermae Hotels, situated in the heart of Abano Terme. It is the only 5* Deluxe hotel in Padua complete with a “James Bond” bar and elegant gourmet restaurant. Enclosed by a garden of olive trees, palms and tropical plants, the hotel features elegant design adorned with unique art and antiques from the eighteenth century. The retreat includes the world-class Anti-Aging Thermal Spa complete with medically-sanctioned spa mud farm, fitness center, beauty salon and three thermal pools with natural water from underground springs.
www.AbanoGrandHotel.com
| **Price is based on 2 persons sharing a Double room .Prices are subject to change as a result of fuel surcharge increases or currency fluctuations. No changes will be made once final payment is received. | ||||
| *Air Fare is not included but discounted rates are available upon request. | ||||
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Please note that for operational reasons it may be necessary to substitute hotels and adjust itineraries due to local conditions. Hotel may be substituted based on availability.
DEPOSITS/PAYMENTS:
We accept American Express, Visa, Master Card and Discover credit cards as well as checks as forms of payment. A deposit of 25% of the total price of the land services, inclusive of taxes and fees or full payment (depending on departure date) is required to confirm a reservation. Final payment is due no later than 90 days prior to departure. Airline tickets must be paid in full prior to issuance regardless of departure date. Ticket prices cannot be guaranteed until paid in full and ticketed. For full Terms and Conditions please click here.
| Cancellation Policy | |
| 61 days or more prior to departure: | 5% of package price |
| 60-46 days prior to departure: | 10% of package price |
| 45-31 days prior to departure: | 20% of package price |
| 30-15 days prior to departure: | 40% of package price |
| 14-8 days prior to departure: | 50% of package price |
| 7-0 days and no-shows: | 100% of package price |
TRAVEL TIPS:
Gratuities:
Tips to waiters, chambermaids, and to the Tour Directors, local guides, and drivers are not included. The following is a suggested guideline on tipping:
(a.) Euro 1.00 per person/per day for waiters and chambermaids
(b.) Euro 2.00 per person/per day for drivers and local guides
(c.) Euro 3.00 per person/per day for your Tour Director
Transfers:
Add transfers to your tour so you don’t have to worry about how to get to your hotel and back. Price per one-way transfer is $159 per car if purchased with your tour. Car can accommodate 1 to 3 passengers depending on the number of suitcases you will have.
Transit Tax:
As of July 1, 2011 all visitors to Italy are required to pay an additional tourist tax for their hotel stay. The new tax has been created mainly to help re-build the ancient cities and is based on how many stars a hotel has. This tax may vary by city and can range from 3 to 5 Euro per person, per night, for a maximum of 10 consecutive nights. This must be paid by the visitor, in Euro, directly to the hotel at time of check-out. It will be presented as a separate charge from any other charges accrued at the hotel. (Children under the age of 10 are exempt from this tax.
Baggage:
Different airlines may have different policies. For information on specific airline policies, please check your carriers web site.
Air Transportation:
Air fares change often and vary by gateway city, season, day of week and seat availability. Our air fares will be quoted to you within two business days of your tour reservation and will include the air fare, fuel surcharges and government taxes as quoted by the airlines. You are under no obligation to accept our airfare quote and may elect to use your reward miles or your preferred airline. Typical airfares from New York to Rome varies from $1200 in March – May and September – October to $1500 in June – August but can change without prior notice. We highly recommend to reserve your seats early in order to obtain the best air fare.
