Australian International Design Tours (AIDT) together with valued sponsors and key industry partners invites you to “La Festa Italia” — a celebration of Italian style, design and hospitality. This 12-day International Design Tour will take in the latest releases in kitchen design, appliance technology, bathroom fittings and fixtures, the latest lighting concepts, and furniture design at Salone del Mobile, Eurocucina and The International Bathroom Exhibition.
Attendees will also enjoy visits to major sponsor Smeg in Guastalla for a behind-the-scenes look into the design and manufacturing processes that bring these products to life. In addition, we’ll visit minor sponsor Gollinucci in Cesena (courtesy Lincoln Sentry) . With evening events in Milan and a guided visit to the renowned Milan design district, plus time for some R&R on the stunning Lake Como and incredible Italian hospitality, this is an event not to be missed.
Inclusions
❍ All transfers from arrival at the Milan hotel until completion
❍ Free unlimited Milan metro travel
❍ All accommodation
❍ All breakfasts
❍ Free Wi-Fi in all hotels
❍ All entry passes to Salone del Mobile
❍ Visit to Milan design district
❍ All lunches and dinners in Guastalla and Cesena
❍ Welcome dinner in Milan and one additional dinner in Como
❍ Lake Como cruise and lunch in Bellagio
❍ In total: 27 meals (11 breakfasts, 9 dinners, 7 lunches)
Itinerary
Monday 16th April 2018: Welcome drinks at Milan Hotel from 6pm. Welcome Dinner
Tuesday 17th April 2018: iSalone Show – Day 1. Evening industry events in Milan
Wednesday 18th April 2018: iSalone Show – Day 2. Evening industry events in Milan
Thursday 19th April 2018: iSalone Show – Day 3. Late afternoon transfer to Como
Friday 20th April 2018: Milan Design District tour OR iSalone Show – Day 4. Evening dinner Como
Saturday 21st April 2018: Optional Free Day – organised ferry cruise to Bellagio with lunch
Sunday 22nd April 2018: Luxury coach transfer to Guastalla, Italy. Welcome dinner
Monday 23rd April 2018: Factory and showroom tours at Smeg
Tuesday 24th April 2018: Factory and showroom tours at Smeg. Farewell Dinner
Wednesday 25th April 2018: Luxury coach transfer to Cesena, Italy. Factory and showroom tours at Gollinucci
Thursday 26th April 2018: Architectural walking tour of Florence. Farewell Dinner
Friday 27th April 2018: Tour concludes in Florence
Cost
Participants and accompanying partner/s $4,899.00 (per person)
$800.00 Single Room Supplement
Payment Schedule
Deposit $1,000.00 Non-refundable/per person (to be paid on return of booking form)
2nd Payment $2,899.00 Payable by 31st December 2017 (plus $800 single supplement, if applicable)
Final Payment $1,000.00 Payable by 28th February 2018.
Download your booking form here: 2018 Tour Booking Form.
For more information visit aidt.com.au
