Join Mr. Ushino and his touring choir 'The Southern California Choral Ambassadors' SCCA in April 2025 in Italy 🇮🇹 and Vatican City 🇻🇦.
Primavera is the highly personalized and fully custom performance tour for singers, staff, and chaperones, which will experience both the Eternal City of Rome and the Vatican, but also take the roads less traveled across Lazio and Umbria, two of our favorite lesser-known Italian regions.
Expert-led sightseeing, authentic, delicious food and professionally organized and marketed performances in prime venues are the highlights awaiting SCCA.
Please refer to the Primavera tour information page for more information and pictures to showcase the destinations awaiting everyone in Italy.
Inside Europe, LCC is a registered seller of travel with the state of California: CST# 2087618-40
Air-Land Concert Tour 4/5 to 4/12, 2025 US$ 4,365 STUDENT & CHAPERONE RATE per person in a shared twin or triple room.
All 40 early rate spots on the ITA Airways nonstop flights from/to LAX/FCO Rome were assigned to students/chaperones and travelers who paid early or by the cut off via ITA Airways.
The Air-Land package with group flights on ITA Airways is offered only to students/staff and approved chaperones.
The airline itinerary is subject to change until ticketing (early January 2025). ITA may increase or decrease the taxes and fuel surcharges.
Group flights include one checked bag and a guaranteed seat; however, a specific seat assignment is unavailable until LAX check-in.
Group flights are non-changeable and non-refundable. Mileage earnings are also not guaranteed.
If you're looking for a specific seat, hope to collect miles, or benefit from your airline status, we recommend making an individual flight booking either on your own or via our travel agency partner, Nonstop Travel. Flight booking fees apply when working with nonstop travel and vary by the number of travelers, your flight itinerary, and your travel class. Please do not add a group flight if you plan to leave earlier or return later.
Air-land travelers are included in transportation to/from the hotels on arrival day, Sunday, April 6, from Rome FCO to the hotel Valle d'Assisi and also on Saturday, April 12, in Rome to FCO.
We absolutely believe that traveling is better when you're with the people you know and like.
That's why we specialize in creating personalized vacation experiences that are truly one-of-a-kind. Incantato Concert Tours is our signature brand for choirs, orchestras and bands. PRIMAVERA for Mr. Ushino and his singers is the first Italy experience for SCCA, after Greece in 2023, and other international choir tours to Spain, France and Germany. Inside Europe started in 2007, is family-owned and US-based with a European office in Germany and also a local representative in Italy: Stefania. You'll meet her in April, too. Jen's taking care of your group flights, but can also help with premium economy, business and first class airfare -- or assist with individual travel plans beyond Italy.
"Travel Better Together" is the promise we've delivered on for 15 years and counting. We're all about turning your dream into unforgettable memories.
Each and every one of our journeys is created anew for the actual travelers and the goal to exceed expectations while offering great value. Our so-called shadow tours are even more personalized and tailored to our guests' unique interests, passions, and travel style. As lifelong explorers, parents, friends, foodies, we've been everywhere we're taking you (and yours). Take a look at our website to hear firsthand from our travelers what's it like to experience Europe with our caring team of seasoned travel professionals.
"An Inside Europe tour is like traveling with the perfect companion. A more adventurous friend who entices you out of your comfort zone and toward unique local experiences. Or, if you are an adventurer, a kindred spirit with the insider knowledge to score soccer tickets, a seat at the bullfight, or a midnight table in the tavern where the Flamenco is a flame, not a "show." And ohhh the food ...!" – LYNNE COOPER La Cañada Flintridge
“What a trip to Italy that was! We enjoyed each city and the choice of accommodation really was special. Thank you! Your team does a tremendous job with the groups and the attention to detail was outstanding. Thank you so much!” – KAREN + STEVE WYLIE Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Here's the detailed blog post for this special event for reference.
In the coming months, we will create exciting updates and share helpful tips like we did for our other travelers, in this case, OCYC of Tesoro HS.
The New York Times once fittingly called Umbria "the other Tuscany'. Once a hidden gem, Italy’s "green heart" is now every bit as celebrated as its still more famous neighbor and one of our favorite destinations to visit, especially in spring (as pictured here). The reasons are simple: the region has all of Tuscany’s attributes – and a few more. It has the same romantic scenery – the olive groves, vineyards and cypress-topped hills, plus a coronet of charming and easily visited hilltop towns, such as Perugia & Assisi, which are the main destinations for SCCA.
Finally, there are qualities to Umbria beyond beautiful hill towns, olive groves or cypresses... Umbria mistica – mystical Umbria – some have called it, or "la terra dei santi", the land of saints, after the hundreds of saints born here, including St Valentine and the two fathers of Western monasticism, St Francis and St Benedict.
Take a look at our website for more information on Perugia and Assisi, plus other charming destinations away from the obvious tourist routes.
The Rome Italy Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) is a significant religious site for members of the LDS Church.
We're happy to offer transportation to/from the LDS temple for interested travelers during free time and assist coordination that visit.
Here’s a summary of its history, architecture, and significance:
Announced and Construction: The Rome Italy Temple was announced by LDS Church President Thomas S. Monson on October 1, 2008. Construction began in 2009, and the temple was dedicated on March 10, 2019.
Location: Situated in the EUR district of Rome, the temple serves as a central place of worship for LDS members in Italy and nearby countries.
Design: The temple is designed in a modern classical style, featuring a white marble exterior that reflects traditional LDS temple aesthetics while incorporating modern elements suited to its urban Italian setting.
Features: It includes a central spire topped with an angel Moroni statue, which is a common feature in LDS temple architecture. The interior of the temple is designed with elegance and reverence, reflecting the sacred nature of its purpose.
Spiritual Center: For LDS members, the Rome Italy Temple is a vital spiritual center. It provides a place for sacred ordinances, such as baptisms for the dead, marriages, and other ceremonies that are central to LDS beliefs.
Cultural Impact: The temple stands as a symbol of the LDS Church's growth and presence in Europe. Its construction in Rome, a city with a rich religious history, highlights the church’s global expansion and its commitment to providing places of worship worldwide.
Visitor Experience: Visiting the temple offers members a unique opportunity to experience the spiritual ambiance of the temple in a historical and culturally rich setting. The beauty of the temple, combined with its significance in their faith, makes it a deeply meaningful experience for LDS visitors.
For LDS Church members traveling to Italy, the Rome Italy Temple is not just a place of worship but also a testament to the church’s global reach and a personal spiritual destination.
Umbria, Rome & Vatican City 
