NFL Linebacker Legend Carl Banks spent 12 years in the National Football League, many of which were with the Giants, and ended his career with two Super Bowl rings, and one Pro Bowl appearance.

Celebrity Tours, Inc. is offering the unique opportunity to experience playing golf on Italy's finest golf courses with New York Giants Legend and true gentlemen Carl Banks. Carl will be present for the duration of the Tour and the participants will play golf, dine, cook, taste wine and spend quality time with Mr. Banks. Carl enjoyed a very successful career on the Football Field.

Please find information below regarding a spectacular golf ,cooking and wine tour in beautiful Italy. This exclusive event is to benefit the Carl Banks Foundation which is an IRS recognized charity which provides medical help to youngsters suffering serious head injuries while engaged in organized sport activities, all payments should be made to The Carl Banks Foundation.

Dates 1-7 October 2005
GOLF, COOKING & WINE ON LAKE COMO
Chauffeured driven - 6 days/5 nights
Destination: Lake Como Italy
Length: 6 days / 5 nights
Arrival details: in the morning
Departure details: in the morning
Nearest airports: Milan Malpensa MXP, Milan Linate LIN, Milan Bergamo BGY, Lugano (Switzerland) LUG
Check-in time: from 2 pm
Itinerary
Day 1: Monday
First round of golf
First cooking class
First wine tasting
Once cleared the customs, you will be welcome by your escort. Board a private van/coach that will take you to your hotel in Como.
At 5 pm you will be taken to the local hotel school for your first cooking lesson. A wine tasting will accompany the dinner.
Day 2: Tuesday
First round of golf
Second cooking class
Second wine tasting
Your first day of golf will be at Le Robinie, the only Jack Nicklaus course in Italy.
On the way back to the hotel, stop in a silk factory outlet.
At 5 pm you will be taken to the local hotel school for your second cooking lesson. A second wine tasting will accompany the dinner.
Day 3: Wednesday
Second round of golf
Third cooking class
Third wine tasting
Today it is the turn of La Pinetina Golf Club, a course cut in the forest. In fact, Pinetina means small forest.
On the way back to the hotel, stop a shoe factory outlet
At 5 pm you will be taken to the local hotel school for your third cooking lesson. A third wine tasting will accompany the dinner.
Day 4: Thursday
Third round of golf
Fourth cooking class
Grappa tasting
Today, you'll drive north along the west shores of Lake Como directly to Menaggio where you'll play the local golf course, one of the oldest in Italy, built by the English aristocracy at the beginning of the 20th century.
Once there, take the occasion to go and visit Bellagio, just on the other side of the lake (use the ferry boat) or Villa Carlotta, famous for its azaleas garden.
On the way back to the hotel, drive through Switzerland and stop in Mendrisio at the Fox Town, a big factory outlet department store.
At 5 pm you will be taken to the local hotel school for your fourth cooking lesson. The end of the dinner will be delighted by a tasting of different grappas
Day 5: Friday
Fourth round of golf
Today, it is the turn of a historic Italian golf course: the Villa d'Este, seat of the Italian Open for 12 times, located at only 6 miles from the town.
At 8 pm meet the escort who will take you to a local restaurant for your farewell dinner and he will introduce to you the programme of the week.
Day 6: Saturday
Your golf holiday is ended. Drive to the airport and depart.
Grand Hotel Imperiale - 4* Starlake view
Cost Per Person $5,000
The cost includes:
· Meet and greet at the airport
· Escort at disposal throughout the entire stay
· 5-night accommodation sharing a double room
· 5 buffet breakfasts
· 5 dinners (1 in restaurant and 4 during the cooking classes)
· 4 cooking classes (hands-on)
· 3 wine tastings
· 1 grappa tasting
· 4 green fees
· 1 free of charge in single rooms
· 1 free for the entire programme (cooking, wine tastings and green fees)
· Chauffeured driven van or coach according to the programme
· Tourist material on the area
· VAT, taxes
The cost does not include:
· Tips
· Everything not specified in the Cost per person voice
Air: Lowest available airfare may be secured upon request at time of booking, golf carts:

For Bookings Please Call:
Celebrity Tours Inc.
914 751 2198
Or E-mail: INFO@CELEBRITYTOURS.NET