Tour Dates: July 8 - 17, 2027

Sample Itinerary – Subject to Change

Get ready for an unforgettable Italian adventure where world-class history, incredible food, beautiful landscapes, and the love of sport come together. Wander through Milan’s magnificent Duomo, take in the stunning scenery of Lake Como, and discover the charm of Tuscany through hands-on Italian cooking experiences. Explore the historic streets of Florence, watch the Tuscan sunset from Piazzale Michelangelo, and step back in time among Rome’s legendary ancient ruins.

Between friendly games and new experiences, savor authentic Italian pizza, stroll through enchanting piazzas, admire iconic landmarks illuminated after dark, and connect with fellow athletes along the way. From your first welcome dinner to your final evening in the Eternal City, every day brings another opportunity to experience Italy beyond the ordinary.

This is more than a sports trip. It’s a chance to compete, explore, make memories, and experience la dolce vita — the sweet life — firsthand.

Highlights:

• Milan’s Iconic Landmarks — admire the magnificent Duomo and explore the elegant Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.

• Lake Como’s Scenic Beauty — enjoy a lakeside excursion and a relaxing boat ride.

• Authentic Tuscan Experiences — bake your own pizza, enjoy lunch, and discover the flavors of Italy.

• Florence’s Historic Charm — explore the city’s historic centre and watch the sunset from Piazzale Michelangelo.

• Rome’s Ancient Wonders — discover the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Vatican, Trevi Fountain, and Pantheon.

• Friendly International Games — take the field, challenge yourself, and share your love of the game.

• Italian Food & Local Culture — enjoy welcoming dinners, regional cuisine, and memorable moments together.

• Unforgettable Connections — experience a new country alongside athletes who share your passion for sport and adventure.

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.

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

Some matches may be highly competitive, while others focus more on cultural exchange, sportsmanship, and sharing our love of volleyball 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 travelers to learn about the destinations before departure. Understanding local customs, currency, food, transportation, and culture can make the international experience even more rewarding.

We also 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.

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.

International Travel Documents

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 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.

For this itinerary, travelers should anticipate:

📍 Arrival: Milan, Italy
📍 Departure: Rome, Italy

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 to Milan unless you independently arrange and pay for transportation from Rome back to Milan 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.

From the breathtaking shores of Lake Como to the historic streets of Rome, experience Italy through friendly competition, unforgettable adventures, authentic cuisine, and rich cultural experiences. Explore iconic landmarks, discover charming cities, and create lasting memories with fellow athletes on a journey that brings the love of sport and travel together.

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

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

Pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable adventure! Depart the United States on an overnight flight to Milan, where your Italian journey begins.

Arrive in Milan and transfer to the city centre for lunch and hotel check-in. Begin your Italian adventure with a walk past the magnificent Duomo and through the elegant Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, followed by an early welcome dinner at a local restaurant.

• Arrival in Milan and transfer to the city centre

• Lunch and hotel check-in

• Milan Cathedral (Duomo) — admire one of the city’s most iconic landmarks

• Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II — stroll through Milan’s historic shopping arcade

• Welcome Dinner — enjoy your first evening with a meal at a local restaurant

Start the day with breakfast at your hotel before heading to Lake Como for a scenic day trip. Enjoy a lakeside promenade and a short boat ride across the water. Later, travel to the Monza area for a friendly game, followed by dinner after the match.

• Breakfast at your hotel

• Day Trip to Lake Como — lakeside promenade and scenic boat ride

• Friendly Game Near Monza — compete against local opposition

• Dinner after the game

Begin the day with breakfast at your hotel before transferring to Tuscany, with a lunch stop along the way. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy some relaxing time by the pool before gathering for dinner at the hotel.

• Breakfast at your hotel

• Transfer to Tuscany with a lunch stop along the way

• Hotel Check-In and time at the pool

• Dinner at the hotel

Start the day with breakfast at your hotel before enjoying a hands-on pizza-baking class with lunch. Adults can also participate in a wine tasting. Afterward, take some time to rest before heading to a friendly game. End the day with dinner on your own.

• Breakfast at your hotel

• Pizza-Baking Class with lunch

• Wine Tasting for adults

• Time to Rest before the game

• Friendly Game

• Dinner on your own

Begin the day with breakfast at your hotel before heading to Florence for a guided walking tour of the historic centre. Enjoy free time to explore the city at your own pace before watching the sunset from Piazzale Michelangelo and enjoying dinner in Florence.

• Breakfast at your hotel

• Day Trip to Florence

• Guided Walking Tour of the historic centre

• Free Time to explore the city

• Sunset at Piazzale Michelangelo

• Dinner in Florence

Start the day with breakfast at your hotel before transferring to Rome. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and take some time to rest before heading to a friendly game. End the day with dinner at a local restaurant.

• Breakfast at your hotel

• Transfer to Rome

• Hotel Check-In and time to rest

• Friendly Game

• Dinner at a local restaurant

Begin the day with breakfast at your hotel before exploring two of Rome’s most iconic landmarks on a guided visit to the Colosseum and Roman Forum. After time to rest, head to a friendly game. As evening falls, enjoy dinner and a charming stroll through Rome’s historic streets, passing the magnificent Trevi Fountain and the iconic Pantheon illuminated against the night sky.

• Breakfast at your hotel

• Guided Visit to the Colosseum and Roman Forum

• Time to Rest before the game

• Friendly Game

• Dinner in Rome

• Evening Walk past the breathtaking Trevi Fountain and historic Pantheon, beautifully illuminated after dark

Begin the day with breakfast at your hotel before a guided visit to the Vatican, home to remarkable art, history, and architectural beauty. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore Rome at your own pace, shop for souvenirs, or relax before gathering for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

• Breakfast at your hotel

• Guided Visit of the Vatican

• Free Afternoon to explore Rome or relax

• Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before checking out and transferring to Rome airport for your departure. Say goodbye to Italy, taking with you memories of incredible places, new experiences, and time spent together.

• Breakfast at your hotel

• Hotel Check-Out

• Transfer to Rome Airport for departure