Along the roads by Leonardo da Vinci
Discover Leonardo by tracing his life through the towns he visited, from Vinci to Milano. Explore his path of art, ingenuity, history and culture.
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DAY 1: DEPARTURE
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DAY 2: Firenze A first look at the city and its wonders
Walking tour with our tour leader to Piazzale Michelangelo and San Miniato’s church for an amazing view from the top of Firenze!
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DAY 3: Firenze In the heart of Renaissance period
Take in some of the most famous works of the Renaissance period. City tour begins with a visit to the Piazza del Duomo, the Battistero, the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore, Campanile di Giotto, and the Palazzo Strozzi. It continues to the Galleria dell’Accademia. Walking tour with our tour leader to San Lorenzo open market and visit handcraft workshops, leather factory, paper or straw hats… a look back into the Middle Ages!
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DAY 4: Half Day Trip to Leonardo da Vinci’s Tuscany
In private motor coach, travel to: Anchiano, the countryside or hamlet of Vinci which is Leonardo’s birthplace, and Bacchereto, where his grandmother lived, and where Leonardo was exposed to Vinci’s longstanding painting tradition. It is here, in the family kiln, that he also delved into the art of ceramic production and sculpture.
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DAY 5: Transfer to Venezia
Your Venetian adventure begins tracing the course of its canals, “campielli” – small squares, its foundations, and bridges. Bask in the beauty of some of the world’s most famous sights:
Piazza San Marco, Palazzo Ducale, Ponte dei Sospiri, the Ca’ d’Oro and the Rialto. -
DAY 6: A spectacular ride to Murano and its glass factory
Board a private boat to the island of Murano, for a visit to the GLASS factory that produces traditional and artisan works. Explanation by Mastro Vetraio.
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DAY 7: LECCO Milano In the heart of the city
Transfer via private motor coach from Venezia to your hotel on the lake, in Lecco, Milano in the Heart of the City.
Milano, walking tour through examples highlights of gothic and medieval architecture: Il Duomo, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II,Teatro La Scala, Santa Maria delle Grazie, the location of Leonardo’s mural painting, the Ultima Cena, Pinacoteca Ambrosiana and Castello Sforzesco. -
DAY 8: Milano Visit of the most important Museum of Science and Technology of Europe
Leonardo da Vinci’s museum. Visit specialized guide. Workshop about Energy and Environment.
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DAY 9: LECCO Ecomuseum
The Park includes the territories situated along the course of the river Adda, in particular along the stretch crossing the high plain below the lago di Como and including the lakes of Garlate and Olginate. This stretch of river winds across the narrow banks with typical outcroppings of conglomerate reefs (the so-called “ceppo”) and it forms a characteristic landscape where thick woods alternate with more populated areas.
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DAY 10: DEPARTURE
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DAY 1: DEPARTURE
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DAY 2: Firenze A first look at the city and its wonders
Walking tour with our tour leader to Piazzale Michelangelo and San Miniato’s church for an amazing view from the top of Firenze!
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DAY 3: Firenze In the heart of Renaissance period
Take in some of the most famous works of the Renaissance period. City tour begins with a visit to the Piazza del Duomo, the Battistero, the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore, Campanile di Giotto, and the Palazzo Strozzi. It continues to the Galleria dell’Accademia. Walking tour with our tour leader to San Lorenzo open market and visit handcraft workshops, leather factory, paper or straw hats… a look back into the Middle Ages!
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DAY 4: Half Day Trip to Leonardo da Vinci’s Tuscany
In private motor coach, travel to: Anchiano, the countryside or hamlet of Vinci which is Leonardo’s birthplace, and Bacchereto, where his grandmother lived, and where Leonardo was exposed to Vinci’s longstanding painting tradition. It is here, in the family kiln, that he also delved into the art of ceramic production and sculpture.
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DAY 5: Transfer to Venezia
Your Venetian adventure begins tracing the course of its canals, “campielli” – small squares, its foundations, and bridges. Bask in the beauty of some of the world’s most famous sights:
Piazza San Marco, Palazzo Ducale, Ponte dei Sospiri, the Ca’ d’Oro and the Rialto. -
DAY 6: A spectacular ride to Murano and its glass factory
Board a private boat to the island of Murano, for a visit to the GLASS factory that produces traditional and artisan works. Explanation by Mastro Vetraio.
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DAY 7: LECCO Milano In the heart of the city
Transfer via private motor coach from Venezia to your hotel on the lake, in Lecco, Milano in the Heart of the City.
Milano, walking tour through examples highlights of gothic and medieval architecture: Il Duomo, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II,Teatro La Scala, Santa Maria delle Grazie, the location of Leonardo’s mural painting, the Ultima Cena, Pinacoteca Ambrosiana and Castello Sforzesco. -
DAY 8: Milano Visit of the most important Museum of Science and Technology of Europe
Leonardo da Vinci’s museum. Visit specialized guide. Workshop about Energy and Environment.
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DAY 9: LECCO Ecomuseum
The Park includes the territories situated along the course of the river Adda, in particular along the stretch crossing the high plain below the lago di Como and including the lakes of Garlate and Olginate. This stretch of river winds across the narrow banks with typical outcroppings of conglomerate reefs (the so-called “ceppo”) and it forms a characteristic landscape where thick woods alternate with more populated areas.
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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.