The great Italian cities of art and open air museums
Itinerary geared toward discovering the greatest cities of Italian art: open air museums, priceless treasures of the past, and modern cultural riches — our patrimony to humanity.
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DAY 1: DEPARTURE
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DAY 2: ARRIVAL IN VENEZIA AND CITY TOUR
Your Venetian adventure will begin by following the course of its canals, “campielli” (term used for the small squares of Venezia), its foundations, and bridges. You will admire some of the most famous places in the world: Piazza San Marco, Palazzo Ducale, Ponte dei Sospiri, the Ca’ d’Oro and the Rialto.
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DAY 3: MURANO AND VENEZIA
A spectacular ride via private motor boat to reach the island of Murano. Visit the world famous glass making factory.
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DAY 4: TRANSFER TO FIRENZE AND STOP IN PISA
You will visit the Campo dei Miracoli, the Duomo di Santa Maria Assunta, the Battistero, and the Leaning Tower – one of the most famous places in the world.
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DAY 5: GALLERIA DELL’ACCADEMIA AND WALKING CITY TOUR
The most important vestiges of Renaissance culture, the city tour will start with a visit to the Piazza del Duomo, Battistero, Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore, Campanile di Giotto and Palazzo Strozzi. The tour continues to the Galleria dell’Accademia to admire its masterpieces of Italian and European art from the 12th to 18th centuries, its impressive collection of Florentine and Tuscan painting, and Michelangelo’s magnificent David.
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DAY 6: THE MIDDLE AGES IN FIRENZE
Historic and artistic itinerary among the most important vestiges of the medieval period in Firenze: Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, Lungarno, Basilica di Santa Croce, Cappella dei Pazzi.
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DAY 7: TRANSFER TO ROMA AND STOP IN SIENA
The tour of Siena includes the historical center Piazza del Campo where all important events take place, such as the Palio of Siena (horse race), Cappella di Piazza, Palazzo Pubblico, the Duomo and the Mangia Tower.
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DAY 8: CITTÀ DEL VATICANO AND FOUNTAINS
The highlights of the tour are Città del Vaticano: Piazza San Pietro, Musei Vaticani and Cappella Sistina.
Or you may choose Castel Sant’Angelo, Lungotevere, Piazza San Pietro and Basilica.
There will be a walking tour through the town center, from Piazza di Spagna to Piazza Navona, where you can see these masterpieces: Piazza di Spagna, and the Trinità dei Monti, Palazzo del Quirinale (seat of the President of the Italian Republic), Pantheon (tombs of the most important Kings of Italy), the Fontana di Trevi and the Fontana dei Fiumi. -
DAY 9: ANCIENT ROMA
Today you will experience a historical and artistic itinerary among the vestiges of Roman culture, discovering architecture, painting, sculpture which left an unforgettable trail all over the world: Foro Romano, Colonna Traiana, Arco di Tito and the Colosseo, symbol of the city.
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DAY 10: DEPARTURE
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DAY 1: DEPARTURE
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DAY 2: ARRIVAL IN VENEZIA AND CITY TOUR
Your Venetian adventure will begin by following the course of its canals, “campielli” (term used for the small squares of Venezia), its foundations, and bridges. You will admire some of the most famous places in the world: Piazza San Marco, Palazzo Ducale, Ponte dei Sospiri, the Ca’ d’Oro and the Rialto.
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DAY 3: MURANO AND VENEZIA
A spectacular ride via private motor boat to reach the island of Murano. Visit the world famous glass making factory.
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DAY 4: TRANSFER TO FIRENZE AND STOP IN PISA
You will visit the Campo dei Miracoli, the Duomo di Santa Maria Assunta, the Battistero, and the Leaning Tower – one of the most famous places in the world.
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DAY 5: GALLERIA DELL’ACCADEMIA AND WALKING CITY TOUR
The most important vestiges of Renaissance culture, the city tour will start with a visit to the Piazza del Duomo, Battistero, Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore, Campanile di Giotto and Palazzo Strozzi. The tour continues to the Galleria dell’Accademia to admire its masterpieces of Italian and European art from the 12th to 18th centuries, its impressive collection of Florentine and Tuscan painting, and Michelangelo’s magnificent David.
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DAY 6: THE MIDDLE AGES IN FIRENZE
Historic and artistic itinerary among the most important vestiges of the medieval period in Firenze: Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, Lungarno, Basilica di Santa Croce, Cappella dei Pazzi.
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DAY 7: TRANSFER TO ROMA AND STOP IN SIENA
The tour of Siena includes the historical center Piazza del Campo where all important events take place, such as the Palio of Siena (horse race), Cappella di Piazza, Palazzo Pubblico, the Duomo and the Mangia Tower.
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DAY 8: CITTÀ DEL VATICANO AND FOUNTAINS
The highlights of the tour are Città del Vaticano: Piazza San Pietro, Musei Vaticani and Cappella Sistina.
Or you may choose Castel Sant’Angelo, Lungotevere, Piazza San Pietro and Basilica.
There will be a walking tour through the town center, from Piazza di Spagna to Piazza Navona, where you can see these masterpieces: Piazza di Spagna, and the Trinità dei Monti, Palazzo del Quirinale (seat of the President of the Italian Republic), Pantheon (tombs of the most important Kings of Italy), the Fontana di Trevi and the Fontana dei Fiumi. -
DAY 9: ANCIENT ROMA
Today you will experience a historical and artistic itinerary among the vestiges of Roman culture, discovering architecture, painting, sculpture which left an unforgettable trail all over the world: Foro Romano, Colonna Traiana, Arco di Tito and the Colosseo, symbol of the city.
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DAY 10: DEPARTURE
PACKAGE PRICE INCLUSION
Transportation
– Flight New York – Italy – New York
– Departures from other cities will incurr additional add-on fee.
– Transfer from Airport to and from Hotel via private motorcoach
– Long distance transfer via private motorcoach
– Transportation within cities, via buses and trains and walking
Accomodation
– Nights: Three or four stars hotel.
(Supplement is $ 500 for single room, and $ 180 + $ 180 for double room).
– Breakfast and dinner is included daily (with water, other beverages NOT included).
Touring
– Entrance fees to museums specified in tour
– Specialized English local guides for entrance to specified museums. The guides are certified by the Association of Professional Guides
School visit
– School visits are free and offered on request
Security
– Accompanying Tour Leader for duration of the tour 24/7.
– Basic travel insurance
Tour cost does NOT include:
– Room supplement for single or double
– Optional Trip Protection/Cancellation Insurance
– Excess baggage fee
– Lunch and beverages other than water
– Tips and gratuities. Suggested fees are listed in the final price quote.
– Personal expenses: purchases, phone cards, hotel minibar
FLIGHT
Business class upgrades or flight deviations (from departure date/location or return date/location) must be requested and confirmed with the carrier. Any and ALL additional costs are the responsibility of the requesting participant/teacher.