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9 July 2007 - Kings announce 2007 end
of season tour to Tortona, Italy (13th - 17th September)
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Tour Programme in detail: -
Thursday
morning:
Arrival at Genoa airport,
and transport by bus to Tortona. Takes approx. 90 minutes.
Thursday afternoon:
Discover Tortona - walkabout.
At 4 p.m. we will be guests at the Wine Road in Tortona, and a salami
factory. In the evening, we'll meet up with some baseball guys for a pizza.
Friday morning:
Enjoy a leisurely morning,
relax, shop etc.
Friday evening:
At 6 p.m. we will be
transported to Castelnuovo ("Newcastle") for an official welcome by the
Mayor, and at 8 p.m., there will be a cultural meeting (about 1 hour),
where we will give an interview to local dignitaries and press. This
will be followed by a dinner in a local restaurant. At 10.30 or 11
p.m. back to the hotel. There is pub close to the hotel - Tortona by night
needs to be discovered.
Saturday
This day will be fully
occupied by an International Baseball tournament. The participating
teams are:- Alessandria, Sannazzoro dei Burgundi, Castelnuovo and us.
Transport to the ballpark will be provided. The evening is free.
Sunday morning
Transport to the airport to depart from Genoa airport.
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