ligure club italy trip 2026

This is not an official Ligure Club–sponsored trip. It is a private tour hosted by two Ligure Club members—Matthew Moglia and John Carter—and offered exclusively to Club members and their guests.

All planning, coordination, and hosting are being managed independently by the trip organizers. The Club holds no financial or logistical responsibility for the tour.

This trip is also a fundraiser for Ligure Scholars, Inc., a registered 501(c)(3). Neither the hosts nor the Club are earning any profit from the trip itself—this is a fully volunteer-led initiative in support of our shared community and culture.

No—while the trip is offered through the Club, members are welcome to invite a spouse, family member, or friend. All travelers must be 18 or older.

Trip pricing depends on the package you select and the final group size. For the most up-to-date details on land-only and air-inclusive options, as well as payment plans, visit the official EF Go Ahead Tours page:

👉 View Trip Pricing & Details

You can also speak directly with John Carter if you’d like help understanding the options.

Yes. EF Go Ahead Tours offers optional travel protection packages that can be added during the sign-up process. There are two plans available:

• Basic Trip Protection: Covers cancellations due to specific reasons (like illness, injury, or job loss), emergency medical coverage, baggage loss/delay, and trip interruption.
   
• Full Trip Protection: Includes everything in the Basic Plan, plus a “Cancel for Any Reason” benefit that provides a future travel voucher if you choose not to travel, even without a qualifying reason.
   

The cost of insurance is non-refundable. You’ll see all available options and coverage details when booking your trip through EF.

If you’re unsure which plan is right for you, we recommend speaking with John Carter before enrolling.

No problem. You can join the interest list and speak with host John Carter before making a decision. There’s no obligation until you formally enroll through the EF Go Ahead Tours site.

If you’ve already paid for the trip and win the raffle, you’ll have the option to gift or transfer the prize to someone else.

If you’d prefer a refund, that may be possible—but it depends on EF Go Ahead Tours’ cancellation policy:

• If you enrolled with the $99 AutoPay deposit, you have a 30-day risk-free cancellation window —after that, a $450 cancellation fee applies.
   
• If you paid a $450 deposit by credit card, you have a 72-hour risk-free window—after that, a $450 cancellation fee applies.
   
• If you purchased trip insurance, it's non refundable.
   
• Alternatively, if you find someone to take your place, your deposit can be refunded in full.

This trip involves a moderate level of physical activity. Travelers should be comfortable walking 2–3 miles per day, often on uneven cobblestone streets, hills, and stairs. While the pace is relaxed and there will be breaks, this tour is not well-suited for those with significant mobility challenges or who require mobility aids.

Participants must be able to get on and off buses independently and keep up with small group walking tours. If you’re unsure whether this trip is a good fit for you, we recommend reaching out to John Carter for a candid conversation before signing up.

Yes! This trip is open to Club members and their invited guests. The maximum group size is 32.

Tickets are $50 each or 3 for $100. The winner receives a free trip for two (or $1,500 cash if fewer than 24 travelers enroll). The drawing will be held at the 2025 Christmas Dinner. All proceeds benefit Ligure Scholars, Inc.

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Round-trip airfare, 11 nights in handpicked hotels, guided tours, daily breakfast, select lunches and dinners, wine tastings, a cooking class, and more. Some meals (8 lunches, 7 dinners) are not included.

If the minimum of 24 travelers isn’t met, the raffle prize will default to a $1,500 cash reward. The trip itself may still run if a smaller group is willing to participate at the adjusted group rate.

You can do either! If you’re ready, you can sign up directly via the EF Go Ahead Tours website. If you’d prefer to talk first, submit your name on the interest form and John Carter will follow up with you.

All essential travel information—including passport and visa requirements, tour pacing and mobility, arrival instructions, baggage guidance, health and safety, cuisine, tipping, electricity, connectivity, currency, and time zones—can be found at the bottom of the EF Go Ahead Tours trip page.

This includes guidance on what to pack, how to prepare, and what to expect on tour.

👉 EF Go Ahead Tours trip page

If you still have questions, feel free to contact John Carter or Matthew Moglia for personalized guidance.