Tour Dates: TBD

Sample Itinerary – Subject to Change

On this unforgettable journey, we’ll explore the best of the Rome, from colorful coastal villages of Cinque Terre to the wonders of Ancient Rome and the iconic Colosseum. This trip to Italy is guaranteed to check off some major items on your bucket list!

Trip Highlights:

• Explore the iconic Colosseum in Rome and immerse yourself in the history of Ancient Rome.

• Visit the world-renowned Vatican City

• Discover the artistic wonders of Florence

• Explore the colorful coastal villages of Cinque Terre by boat and train

This is an Active Tour

Italy is best experienced on foot! Travelers should expect a significant amount of walking throughout this itinerary, including uneven streets, cobblestones, stairs, hills, and extended walking tours.

Travelers should be comfortable walking several miles per day.

This itinerary may not be appropriate for individuals with significant mobility limitations. ABSA does not provide or facilitate alternative transportation for travelers who are unable or choose not to participate in scheduled walking portions of the itinerary.

We generally recommend this tour for children over the age of 10.

If you have questions regarding the physical requirements of the trip, please contact Casey at 817-637-5299 before registering.

Travel Expectations

International travel is part of the adventure!

When traveling outside the United States, you will experience different customs, traditions, foods, accommodations, sporting facilities, transportation systems, and ways of life. Things may not always operate or look exactly as they do at home—and that's part of experiencing another country.

Gyms, fields, facilities, equipment, competition levels, match formats, and game-day experiences may differ from what athletes are accustomed to in the United States.

Some games may be highly competitive, while others focus more on cultural exchange, sportsmanship, and sharing our love of baseball with athletes from another country.

Regardless of the opponent or facility, ABSA athletes are representing their team, their families, the United States, and ABSA. We expect athletes and travelers to approach every experience with respect, flexibility, and a spirit of adventure.

We encourage you to research your destination to enhance your experience. Tools like Google Street View are a great way to explore the area in advance.

Traveling With Children

All travelers under the age of 18 must travel with a parent or legal guardian unless an alternative arrangement has been specifically approved by ABSA.

Parents and legal guardians remain responsible for the supervision of their minor traveler throughout the tour.

Protect Your Trip

Travel insurance is strongly encouraged for all ABSA travelers.

ABSA does not provide individual or group travel insurance. Travelers may purchase coverage from the provider of their choice.

ABSA partners with InsureMyTrip, a travel insurance comparison platform that allows travelers to compare plans from multiple insurance providers and select coverage appropriate for their individual needs.

When comparing policies, travelers may want to consider coverage for:

• Trip cancellation

• Trip interruption

• Airline delays or cancellations

• Lost or delayed baggage

• Illness or injury

• Medical treatment while traveling internationally

• Emergency medical transportation or evacuation

• Other unexpected circumstances that could affect travel

Coverage varies significantly between policies. Travelers should carefully review the policy's terms, exclusions, coverage limits, and eligibility requirements before purchasing.

We recommend speaking directly with a licensed travel insurance representative if you have questions about the coverage appropriate for your circumstances.

Purchasing travel insurance is the individual traveler's responsibility.

A valid passport is required for international travel.

To travel to Italy, you must have a valid passport. U.S. citizens traveling to any destination outside the United States are required to present a valid U.S. passport. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the return date.

Each traveler is responsible for ensuring they have all documentation necessary to enter Italy, transit through any connecting country, and return to the United States.

Requirements may include:

• A valid passport

• Required passport validity

• Visa or travel authorization, when applicable

• Transit documentation

• Entry or exit forms

• Documentation required when traveling with minors

• Any additional requirements established by the destination or transit country

The name on your airline reservation must match your travel documents.

Entry and transit requirements can change. Travelers should verify the current requirements applicable to their citizenship, itinerary, and connecting countries well before departure.

U.S. citizens should review current international travel and destination information through the U.S. Department of State at https://travel.state.gov

Travelers who are citizens of another country should verify requirements with the appropriate embassy or consulate.

Failure to obtain required documentation may result in denied boarding or denied entry and does not qualify a traveler for a refund from ABSA.

Travel and entry requirements are subject to change. Travelers are responsible for verifying current requirements before departure.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

All trip deposits and balance payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.

A $250 non-refundable deposit per traveler is required to secure a place on the tour.

Because unexpected circumstances can prevent travel, ABSA strongly encourages travelers to consider appropriate travel insurance.

Payments

ABSA offers several options to make international travel more manageable:

• Payment Plan: Remaining payments are divided according to the payment schedule provided during registration.

• Automatic Payments: Scheduled payments may automatically draft from the payment method provided during registration.

• Affirm Financing: Financing may be available for eligible travelers.

• Fundraising: Travelers are welcome to utilize fundraising opportunities to help offset their individual trip costs.

All balances must be paid according to the established payment schedule to maintain your reservation.

Please Do Not Book Flights Yet

Airfare is not included in the tour price.

ABSA will provide the official arrival airport, departure airport, travel dates, and required arrival/departure time windows once flight parameters are finalized.

⚠️ Warning⚠️:

Do not book a roundtrip

• This trip starts and ends in different cities.

• When booking your flights, do not select a round-trip flight. Instead, search for a Multi-City itinerary so you can enter a different airport for your arrival and departure.

• A Multi-City booking allows you to fly into your starting city and depart from your ending city, rather than returning to the original airport. Multi-City flights are also often less expensive than purchasing two separate one-way tickets.

📍 Arrival:  TBD
📍 Departure: TBD

This is an open-jaw itinerary, meaning the tour begins in one city and ends in another.

Do not purchase a traditional round-trip ticket unless you independently arrange and pay for transportation from Florence back to Rome at the conclusion of the tour.

Once ABSA releases the official flight parameters, travelers may:

• Book flights directly with the airline of their choice.

• Use airline miles or credit-card points.

• Arrive before the official tour begins.

• Extend their stay after the tour.

• Coordinate flights with other ABSA travelers.

Travelers who choose flights outside ABSA's designated arrival or departure parameters are responsible for arranging and paying for their own transportation to meet or depart from the group.

Important:

Please wait for official ABSA flight parameters before purchasing non-refundable airfare.

Take your baseball experience international with an unforgettable adventure through Italy! Compete against an Italian team, explore stunning coastlines and historic cities, savor authentic Italian food, and discover the culture and beauty that make Italy so special. It's the perfect mix of baseball, travel, and memories that last a lifetime.

Compete internationally. Experience the Italy with your family. Build friendships with baseball players from across the United States and abroad. ABSA tours combine sport, culture, connection, and adventure to create experiences that go far beyond the field.

Sample itinerary. Activities, competition schedules, accommodations, transportation, and order of events are subject to change.

Depart the USA and fly to Italy as your unforgettable Italian softball adventure begins!

Begin your Italian adventure with a warm welcome from your local tour manager and coach driver before traveling to Assisi, the historic birthplace of St. Francis. Enjoy time to explore this charming destination before gathering for a welcome dinner at a local vineyard. End the day with an overnight stay in the Arezzo area.

• Meet your local tour manager and coach driver upon arrival in Rome

• Travel to Assisi, the birthplace of St. Francis

• Explore the historic town at your own pace

• Enjoy a welcome dinner at a local vineyard

• Overnight stay in the Arezzo area

Begin the day with breakfast at your hotel, followed by free time in Arezzo to explore this charming Tuscan town. Then, travel to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, where you'll enjoy dinner before settling in for an overnight stay in this iconic Italian city.

• Enjoy breakfast at your hotel

• Discover Arezzo during free time

• Travel to Florence, the heart of the Renaissance

• Enjoy dinner in Florence

• Overnight stay in Florence

Begin the day with breakfast at your hotel before discovering the beauty and history of Florence on a guided city tour with a local guide. Visit the renowned Galleria dell’Accademia to see Michelangelo’s magnificent David statue up close. Enjoy free time in Florence to explore the city’s charming streets, historic architecture, and vibrant atmosphere before returning to your hotel for an overnight stay.

• Enjoy breakfast at your hotel

• Discover Florence on a guided city tour with a local guide

• Visit the Galleria dell’Accademia

• See Michelangelo’s world-famous David statue

• Enjoy free time to explore Florence

• Overnight stay in Florence

Start the day with breakfast at your hotel before traveling to Parma for the start of the tournament. Take the field for the first games of the competition, bringing your team together for an exciting day of international sports. After the games, enjoy dinner at the field alongside all participating teams, creating opportunities to connect with fellow athletes before an overnight stay in Parma.

• Enjoy breakfast at your hotel

• Transfer to Parma

• Compete in the first tournament games

• Share dinner at the field with all participating teams

• Overnight stay in Parma

Fuel up with breakfast at your hotel before heading to Parma for the second day of tournament action. Continue competing, building team chemistry, and creating unforgettable memories through international sports. After a full day of games, gather for dinner at the field with all participating teams before returning to your hotel for an overnight stay in Parma.

• Enjoy breakfast at your hotel

• Transfer to Parma for the day's games

• Compete in the second day of the tournament

• Share dinner at the field with all participating teams

• Overnight stay in Parma

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before the final day of tournament action in Parma. Celebrate the teams’ achievements at the award ceremony, followed by dinner with all participating teams.

• Continue the tournament in Parma

• Celebrate at the award ceremony

• Dinner with all teams at the field

• Overnight stay in Parma

Visit the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, then enjoy free time at the beach before dinner and an overnight stay near Livorno.

• Visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa

• Enjoy free time at the beach

• Dinner and overnight near Livorno

Enjoy free time in Rome before an evening tour of Ancient Rome and the Colosseum (admission subject to availability). Finish the day with dinner and an overnight stay in Rome.

• Free time to explore Rome

• Evening tour of Ancient Rome and the Colosseum

• Dinner and overnight in Rome

Explore the Sistine Chapel (admission subject to availability), then discover the Vatican and St. Peter’s Basilica at your own pace. End your journey with a memorable farewell dinner and overnight stay in Rome.

• Tour the Sistine Chapel (subject to availability)

• Explore the Vatican and St. Peter’s Basilica

• Celebrate with a farewell dinner

• Overnight stay in Rome

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before a private coach transfer to the airport for your departure flight. Say farewell to Italy with memories of incredible destinations, international competition, and unforgettable experiences.

• Breakfast at your hotel

• Private coach transfer to the airport

• Depart Italy with memories to last a lifetime