CURIO ITALIA TOURS
Payment & Cancellation Terms
Updated: September 1, 2025
SCOPE OF AGREEMENT
These Payment and Cancellation Terms (“Terms”) apply to all tours operated by Perretti Tours LLC, DBA Curio Italia (“Curio Italia,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By booking a tour with Curio Italia, each traveler agrees to these Terms, which govern payments, cancellations, refunds, and credits.
Definitions
Guest: Any individual who books, pays for, or participates in a Curio Italia tour, whether directly or through another party (such as a group leader, club, or travel organizer). “Guest” also includes anyone on whose behalf a booking is made.
Deposit: The initial payment of $50 required to confirm a reservation.
Balance: The total tour cost less the deposit.
Add-On: An optional extension or supplemental experience offered in connection with a base tour (e.g., regional extensions such as the “Puglia Add-On”). Add-Ons may have separate participation minimums and are subject to their own cancellation and refund provisions as outlined herein.
Cancellation Date: The date Curio Italia receives a written cancellation notice (via the official website form or by email, as described in the Cancellation Process). This date determines applicable refunds or credits.
Credit: A non-refundable balance retained by Curio Italia but applied toward a future tour, subject to the time limits and conditions outlined in these Terms.
Standard Booking: A reservation made more than one hundred twenty (120) days before the scheduled tour departure date. Payments follow the standard deposit and installment schedule.
Accelerated Booking: A reservation made between sixty-one (61) and one hundred twenty (120) days before the scheduled tour departure date. Guests must pay the deposit plus any missed installments within fifteen (15) days of booking.
Last-Minute Booking: A reservation made sixty (60) days or fewer before the scheduled tour departure date. The entire tour cost (deposit + balance) is due immediately at booking; and cancellations are governed by the refund/credit schedule applicable to the remaining days before departure.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. DEPOSIT
A $50 deposit per guest is required at the time of booking.
This deposit is fully refundable within 15 calendar days of booking unless there are less than 30 days until the tour’s departure.
After 15 days, the deposit becomes non-refundable.
2. BALANCE PAYMENTS
Guests may choose one of the following payment options:
Option A – Installment Plan
Standard Bookings (more than 120 Days before departure):
The remaining balance (tour price + add-ons minus deposit) is divided into three equal installments:
• 1st installment: 120 days before departure
• 2nd installment: 90 days before departure
• 3rd installment (final balance): 60 days before departureAccelerated Bookings (61-120 days before departure):
Same as for Standard Bookings except:
• Any missed installments (based on the 120/90/60 schedule) must be paid within 15 days of booking.
• Remaining installments are due on their original schedule
• Example: If you book 80 days before departure: (a) the 120-day and 90-day installments are due within 15 days; and, (b) 60-day installment remains due as scheduled.Last-Minute Booking (60 or fewer days before departure) :
Because final payment is already due, the installment option is not available.
Option B – Pay in Full
The entire balance is due at the time of booking ($50 deposit plus the balance of the tour price + add-ons).
After 15 days, the deposit is non-refundable, but all other payments are refundable or credited according to the cancellation schedule. NOTE: Deposits for bookings made with less than 30 days are non-refundable.
- See the “Cancellation & Refund Policy” for additional information.
CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY
Should you need to cancel your Curio Italia reservation, the amount of possible refund or credit is determined by the timing of your booking and time period remaining until departure.
DEPOSIT:
- Full Refund if within 15 days of booking AND at least 30 days before departure.
- All other times the deposit is non-refundable.
ALL OTHER PAYMENTS
- 121+ days before departure: All payments refunded.
- 91–120 days before departure: 50% of balance payments refunded.
- 61–90 days before departure: 25% of balance payments refunded plus 25% of balance payments credited toward a future Curio Italia tour.
- 31–60 days before departure: No refund; however, 50% of balance payments credited toward a future Curio Italia tour.
- 0–30 days before departure: No refund; however, 25% of balance payments credited toward a future Curio Italia tour.
(All credits must be applied to a future tour within 24 months of the original departure date and are subject to availability.)
CANCELLATION PROCEDURE
Please review this procedure to clearly understand the cancellation process. If you have ANY questions or concerns, please email us directly at info@curioitalia.com.
1. Written Notice Required
All cancellations must be submitted in writing to Curio Italia to be valid.
Acceptable methods include:
Submitting the official Cancellation Form available on our website.
Sending an email directly to info@curioitalia.com.
2. Date of Cancellation
The effective cancellation date is the date on which Curio Italia receives written notice of cancellation.
If using the online form, a confirmation email will be automatically generated and sent to the guest; this timestamp will serve as the official cancellation date.
If using direct email, the time stamp of the received message on Curio Italia’s server will be considered the official cancellation date.
3. Confirmation of Cancellation
Guests will receive an email confirmation within 3 business days of cancellation, verifying the request has been processed.
Guests are responsible for ensuring they receive this confirmation; if no confirmation is received, they must promptly contact Curio Italia.
4. Refund Processing
Refunds (where applicable under the cancellation schedule) will be issued within 14 business days of cancellation confirmation.
Refunds will be processed back to the original form of payment unless otherwise agreed.
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS
1. Separate Minimums
Optional add-on tours (such as regional extensions, culinary packages, or special excursions) may have their own minimum participation requirements separate from the base tour.
If the minimum for an add-on is not met, only the add-on portion will be canceled, and guests will receive a 100% refund of payments made toward that add-on.
2. Curio Italia Obligations
Curio Italia will provide notice of cancellation of an optional add-on no later than sixty (60) days prior to the base tour departure.
If notice is not provided at least 60 days in advance, Curio Italia will be obligated to operate the add-on as scheduled, regardless of minimum participation.
3. Liability
- Refund of the add-on payment will be the sole obligation of Curio Italia in the event the add-on is canceled. No further compensation, reimbursement, or damages will be owed.
- Refund of the add-on payment will be the sole obligation of Curio Italia in the event the add-on is canceled. No further compensation, reimbursement, or damages will be owed.
4. Add-On Modifications & Substitutions
Add-Ons are designed to enhance the Guest’s experience, but the format of an Add-On (e.g., private vs. group tour, or the specific provider used) may vary depending on group size, availability, and operational requirements.
Curio Italia reserves the right to substitute or modify the manner in which an Add-On is delivered, provided that the core experience (e.g., admission to and guided tour of the Vatican Museums) is substantially fulfilled.
Examples include:
If only one or two Guests purchase an Add-On, Curio Italia may arrange participation in a third-party group tour instead of a private tour.
If sufficient Guests register for the Add-On, Curio Italia may provide a dedicated private experience.
Such substitutions will not be considered a breach of these Terms, and Guests remain entitled only to the experience purchased, not to a specific format of delivery (unless explicitly stated in the tour description).
SUMMARY OF THESE POLICIES
Payment Schedule
| Stage | Option A – Installment Plan | Option B – Pay in Full | Optional Add-Ons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deposit | $50 per guest at booking (refundable within 15 days, then non-refundable) | $50 per guest at booking (refundable within 15 days, then non-refundable) | Add-ons may require their own deposit, fully refundable if canceled by Curio Italia |
| Balance | Split into 3 equal payments: 120 / 90 / 60 days before departure | Entire balance (after $50 deposit) paid at booking | Add-on balances payable with the same schedule as the base tour |
| Late Bookings | Any missed installments are due within 15 days of booking | Entire balance due at booking | Add-on balances payable with the same schedule as the base tour |
| Minimums | Each Curio Tour requires overall minimum of 6 guests or as indicated on the specific tour | Each Curio Tour requires overall minimum of 6 guests or as indicated on the specific tour | Each add-on may have its own minimum participation requirement |
Cancellation Schedule
| When You Cancel / Book | Deposit | Balance | Optional Add-Ons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 15 days of booking (Standard or Accelerated Booking) | 100% refunded | 100% refunded | 100% refunded |
| 121+ days before departure (Standard Booking) | Non-refundable | 100% refunded (minus deposit if fully paid) | Refunded if canceled by Curio Italia due to minimums not met |
| 91–120 days before departure (Standard or Accelerated Booking) | Non-refundable | 50% refunded | If guest cancels: same as base tour; if Curio Italia cancels due to minimums: 100% refunded |
| 61–90 days before departure (Standard or Accelerated Booking) | Non-refundable | 25% refunded + 25% credited toward a future Curio Italia tour | Same policy as base tour, unless canceled by Curio Italia due to minimums (100% refunded) |
| 31–60 days before departure (Standard, Accelerated, or Last-Minute Booking) | Non-refundable | No refund; 50% credited toward a future Curio Italia tour | Add-Ons cannot be canceled by Curio Italia within 60 days; if confirmed, they will operate |
| 0–30 days before departure (Standard, Accelerated, or Last-Minute Booking) | Non-refundable | No refund; 25% credited toward a future Curio Italia tour | Add-Ons operate as scheduled; no refund unless Curio Italia cancels under extraordinary circumstances |
| Last-Minute Bookings (≤60 days before departure) | Non-refundable | Full balance due immediately at booking; cancellation follows the applicable 31–60 or 0–30 day schedule | Add-On payments due in full immediately; cancellation/refunds as above |
