Reservations & Payments
A deposit of €500 per person is required to confirm your reservation. The remaining balance is due 120 days prior to the tour start date.
If the balance is not received by the due date, Villa Cappelli reserves the right to consider the reservation cancelled and apply the cancellation policy below.
Cancellations by You
If you cancel your participation:
More than 120 days before the start date: full refund of deposit
120 days or less before the start date: 100% of total tour cost is non-refundable
For this reason, we strongly recommend purchasing trip cancellation insurance.
Cancellations by Us
Tours are subject to a minimum of 4 participants. If minimum enrollment is not met, Villa Cappelli reserves the right to cancel the tour. In this case, you will receive a full refund or the option to transfer your booking to another scheduled tour.
In the rare event that Villa Cappelli must cancel a tour for any reason, all payments will be fully refunded. This refund constitutes full settlement. Villa Cappelli is not responsible for additional expenses incurred, including non-refundable flights, accommodations, or other travel costs.
What’s Included
Your Culinary & Culture Tour includes accommodations, meals, cooking experiences, tastings, guided visits, transportation, and activities as outlined in the published itinerary. Any items not specifically listed are not included and are the responsibility of the participant.
Mobility & Fitness
This tour involves walking, standing, stairs, uneven surfaces, and active days in towns, markets, kitchens, and countryside settings. Participants should be in generally good health and able to move independently. If you have concerns about your mobility or fitness, please contact us before booking.
Food & Dietary Needs
Please inform us in advance of any food allergies, intolerances, or dietary restrictions. While we will do our best to accommodate, we cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment.
Unforeseen Events
Villa Cappelli is not responsible for delays, changes, or disruptions caused by events beyond our control, including but not limited to weather conditions, strikes, natural disasters, acts of terrorism, war, government restrictions, or transportation delays.
Trip Insurance
Trip cancellation and medical insurance are strongly recommended. It is the responsibility of the participant to obtain appropriate coverage.
Responsibility
Villa Cappelli and its representatives act only as tour operators and providers of accommodations and services as described in the itinerary. We are not responsible for the acts or omissions of third-party providers such as transportation companies, guides, restaurants, or activity partners.
Participants are responsible for their own safety and personal belongings at all times. Villa Cappelli is not liable for loss, damage, theft, injury, illness, delay, or inconvenience.
Villa Cappelli reserves the right to decline participation or remove any guest from the tour whose behavior is disruptive, unsafe, or detrimental to the group experience.
Release of Liability
By submitting a booking request, I acknowledge that I am voluntarily participating in the Culinary & Culture Tour and fully assume all risks associated with travel, activities, food experiences, and accommodations. I hereby release Villa Cappelli and its representatives from any and all claims, demands, actions, or liability arising from injury, illness, loss, or damage during the tour.
This release is binding on myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, and any minors traveling with me. I confirm that I have read and understood these Terms and Conditions and agree to be bound by them.
Good to Know
This is a small, intimate group experience. The tour is designed to feel personal, relaxed, and flexible. It also means we ask everyone to be considerate of group timing and dynamics.
You’ll be moving, tasting, walking, and standing. Days include market visits, town strolls, kitchens, and countryside settings. Nothing extreme, but you should be comfortable being on your feet and navigating stairs and uneven surfaces.
Italy runs on Italian time. We do our best to keep things on schedule, but part of the charm (and reality) of Italy is flexibility. A long lunch might run longer, a shop might open late, or plans may shift slightly. That’s part of the experience.
Food is central to everything. You’ll be eating well and often. If you have allergies or dietary restrictions, tell us in advance so we can plan accordingly.
Shared spaces are part of the experience. The villa, meals, and many activities are shared. Guests who enjoy connection, conversation, and a sense of community tend to get the most out of this tour.
A positive attitude goes a long way. This tour is about curiosity, openness, and enjoying Italy as it is. Guests who come with flexibility and a sense of humor always have the best time.