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Do you love Wine, Food and Travel? Do you need to fulfill you Optometric Continuing Education requirement? Let us help you take care of both in Italy!
Come with us to Florence, Italy! Located in central Italy and crowned the capital of Tuscany, it offers unforgettable experiences. This popular vacation destination is dubbed the "Athens of the Middle Ages" and is also known as the "Birthplace of the Italian Renaissance". Witness first hand the historical architecture and art. Travel out into the Tuscan countryside and take in the breath-taking landscapes. Bring a guest and they can join you at the Opening Wine Social, the Verrazzano Winery Tour and the Siena and San Gimignano Tour. Let them share in all your memories of Florence and Tuscany.
While you are there, attend 12 hours of COPE approved Optometric Education. Featuring courses presented by speakers including Dr. Paul Karpecki, Dr. Leo Semes and Dr. Murray Fingeret. With topics ranging from Ocular Pathology to Refractive Surgery we will fulfill your needs.
Your education won't stop there. Learn about the Food and Wine of Tuscany. Sample what the region has to offer at our Wine Tasting Opening Event. Experience numerous wines and sample antipasti from the surrounding Tuscan countryside. Your wine education doesn't stop there. We will travel to a very unique all-inclusive Winery where you will see how wine is produced, aged and bottled. Test your palate on their variety of wines produced on the grounds while you enjoy an authentic Italian meal and become one of the family.
Experience all the comforts of home while staying 4 nights at the Hotel Londra. This recently built 4-Star hotel is footsteps away from the main rail station, shopping and numerous Italian restaurants.
Taste and CE what Italy has to offer! But hurry! Reservations are limited to the first 35 paid registrants.
