Flights:
This package does not include flights, however there are a number of airlines that fly into Venice’s two airports;

Venice Marco Polo – Major Airlines from the UK are Easyjet, BA and BMI
Treviso Airport – mainly only Ryan Air

Airport Transfers:
Included in your package is a return coach transfer between Venice’s two International Airports and the resort Civetta.
The transfer takes approximately 1 ½- 2 hours and will run as follows;

21st December
Venice Marco Polo airport – 2 departures - 3.30pm and 10pm
Treviso Airport – 2 departures - 4pm and 10.30pm

26th December
The return transfers will depart Civetta at 9am and 3pm dropping passengers off at both airports.

If you arrive outside the transfer times then you can make your own way to the resort by train from Venice’s main station to Belluno Station [approx 2 hours and €15 - €20]and then a taxi from there to your accommodation [taxi approx €40]. Please see www.raileurope.com for further details

Should you arrive a few hours earlier than a transfer time or return back a few hours earlier than your flight out and fancy a bit of sight seeing then you can take the Water taxi from Marco Polo Airport into Venice’s San Marco Square.  The cost of this is approx. €12 for a journey which takes just over an hour each way.

Accommodation:
Your accommodation throughout the package is at the resort Civetta. You have 3 options to choose from;

2 star Chalet – ‘small and friendly’ chalet style accommodation with twin/double ensuite rooms, daily breakfast and 4 course dinner included, as well as Christmas dinner.  This chalet is very close to the main ski lift area, and offers free mini bus shuttles around the Civetta resort. [some triple rooms available upon request]

3 star Hotel – twin/double rooms with ensuite, daily breakfast and buffet dinner included.  10 – 15 minutes walk from the slopes or a free mini bus shuttle.  Big bar and restaurant. [triple and quad rooms upon request]

Self catering apartments – 3 to 4 people per studio apartment with a fully equipped kitchenette, 2 bunk beds and 1 double bed.  Access is available to the adjoining 4 star hotel’s bar, restaurant and pool area.  Only a 7 minute walk to the ski lifts.  No meals are provided on this package but you are more then welcome to dine at the adjourning hotel's restaurants and there are a couple of local stores where you can buy basics. Passengers staying here are welcome to join in the rest of our itinerary.

Meals:
Where meals are included in your package they are 5 breakfasts, 4 dinners and an extra special Christmas dinner on Christmas day.   Set meal times will be confirmed upon arrival at your accommodation. Please note no meals are included in the self catering package

Ski Lift Pass:
5 day lift pass for the area is included [approx 90kms of skiing] until 5pm each day and there is free night skiing each evening from 7 – 11pm.

Ski Hire:
Ski Hire is not included in the package price however you are able to get ski poles, skis and boots or snowboards and boots at the resort. There are also a limited number of ski gear lockers available at the lift area so you don’t have to lug your gear to and from your accommodation each day. 
We recommend you pre-book your ski hire & lockers with us prior to departure.

Ski School:
For those of you that have never hit the slopes but aren't afraid to try there is a ski school quite close. You can choose to take a private lesson, one to one [approx €35 per hour] or for a group we can arrange daily ski lessons each morning for a couple of hours [approx. £30 - £40 per person – number dependant].

Optional Activities:
If you've had enough of the slopes, Civetta has a number of optional activities; snow shoeing, ice skating or shopping in nearby villages (taking local buses).

Travel Insurance:
It is compulsory for all passengers on our tours to have travel insurance. The reason for this is that no doctor or hospital in most of Europe will see any foreign patient unless they are covered by travel insurance.
If you already have travel insurance please bring the policy number and company name with you. Please ensure that your insurance covers you for winter sports.  If you do not have travel insurance organised please call your friendly First Festival Travel office and we will be happy to arrange winter sports travel insurance for you. Our most popular policy for the Christmas Ski Tour costs £30 and can be organised in a few minutes over the phone or in our office.