ANTWERP & FLORENCE
2025 ROCK TOUR SCHEDULE
MONDAY, OCTOBER 6 Depart United States for Brussels Airport (BRU) or airport of choice
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7 From BRU Airport Take taxi/Uber from Brussels Airport to Hyllit Hotel approx 35 miles OR take train to Antwerpen Centraal Station (34 minute ride & walking distance to hotel) You can buy a ticket online via https://www.belgiantrain.be, or at the ticket machines in the baggage hall (level 2) or in the train station (level -1). OR Antwerp Express shuttle from Brussels Airport-this bus stops at Astridplein, also 200 meters from the hotel. OR For a Private Car €65/ Minivan €80 call Swati Kshirsagar +32 487 22 99 25 or e-mail atit@shivanigems.com 914-531-3002 Hyllit Hotel -De Keyserlei 28-30, B-2018. Antwerp +32 (0)3 202 68 00 Check into hotel- an early check-in was requested for you. Rest, Relax or Explore Antwerp on own Welcome Reception hosted by Fischler Diamonds Dinner hosted by Star Solitaire
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8 - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 Enjoy breakfast each morning with your RJO travel-mates at the hotel. Off to Diamond District offices for phenomenal buying opportunities with Fischler Diamonds, Star Solitaire, IGC Group NV., Shivani Gems, Horizon Diamonds, and S. Vinodkumar. Wind down your evenings with hosted receptions and dinners. Share a glass of wine, brainstorm with your peers and get to know your Rock Tour friends better! Wednesday Reception hosted by IGC Group NV/ Dinner hosted by Horizon Diamonds Thursday Reception hosted by S. Vinodkumar/ Dinner hosted by EverSpark Friday Reception hosted by Star Gems/ Offsite Dinner Event hosted by Shivani Gems
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 NEW! Essential Insights & Strategies: Custom Design Session & AI Training Collaborative Experience hosted by Star Gems (This event will take place at Hyllit in Sala Garibaldi Room).
Amazing Custom Design resources also available through Rock Tour Partners EverSpark, Diamond Expressions & Guild +Facet. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12 Travel to Florence, Italy *Minivans leave for Brussels Airport at 5:15 AM $20pp or €17
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13 Explore Florence & surrounding cities area on your own, or with a friend!
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14 Join Oro International with a day trip to Arezzo (The City of Gold) Enjoy a historic & exclusive gold factory tour focused on goldsmith production and witness the Italian artisanal process. Group enjoys a local lunch hosted by Eric Weber & Oro International.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15 Explore Florence & surrounding cities area on your own, or with a friend! THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16 Depart back to the states, or choose to extend on your own.