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Mark your calendars. PDP is going to Italy! 

SOLD OUT! Please call the PDP office at 800-947-7379 to join the waitlist.

Experience 13 days with fellow dairy farmers from across the United States for an unforgettable Italian experience. In true PDP hospitality, you will experience Italy like never before with the perfect combination of agriculture and tourism. Learn about the differences in dairy farming from Italian producers, take a step back in time while exploring the ancient city of Rome as you wander the Colosseum and experience the Vatican, and discover Italian culture while visiting cities such as Florence, Milan and more. And of course, expect to eat loads of Italian specialties like pizza and pasta along with their legendary wines. This tour fills incredibly fast to the first 50 participants who submit their downpayment. Previous international tours have been filled within days.

Tour participants will depart with non-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare airport on Saturday, April 5 and return on Thursday, April 17. Registration includes roundtrip airfare, ground transportation, hotel accommodations, professional tour guides, group meals and tour/event admissions. 

Italy is rich in culture, adventure and agriculture. Tour highlights of this breathtaking continent include:

• Sabbiona Holsteins: Owned by the Ciserani family, they milk 650 cows and raise 700 head of youngstock. Known for world-famous Italian elite sires Skywalker and Bookie — and 452 home-bred Excellent cows — they’re also respected for their impressive operations and innovative practices.
• Parmigiano Reggiano DOP cheese factory: Discover the ancient craft of making this hard cheese, dating back to the Middle Ages. Witness the fastidious process that has stood the test of time.
• Venice: Embark on a private boat tour, and take time to explore the enchantment of the Basilica, St. Mark’s Square, and
  Doge’s Palace. We’ll also enjoy lunch — and maybe
  even espresso — on our own while soaking in the city’s timeless charm.
• Italian Mediterranean Buffalo farm: Learn about the production of (and sample!) buffalo mozzarella, a creamy, rich-flavored cheese that has been made in Italy since the time of Ancient Rome, dating back to the first century AD.
• San Gimignano: This UNESCO World Heritage Site known as“the Town of Fine Towers” originally had 72 tower houses, of which about a dozen remain today.
• Frantoio di San Gimignano: Discover how this olive oil mill set the standard for Tuscan olive growers from Siena to Florence.
• Rome: Enjoy a walking tour of Ancient Rome – the city that’s home to some of the most iconic sites Italy has to offer. We’ll visit the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and Capitoline Hill, as well as time to explore the city on your own. 

 Seats for this once-in-a-lifetime tour experience will not last long! For a detailed itinerary, view the tour flier.

The cost for the international tour to Italy is $7,495/person double occupancy and $8,295/single traveler. A non-refundable $1,000/person deposit is required to secure
your spot.

Contact

For more information or questions, please contact Julie Gabris at 800-947-7379.