Wonders of art and seascapes
Classical antiquity mixes with open-air museums and beautiful landscape, with breathtaking views!
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DAY 1: DEPARTURE
Departure from USA to Italy. OVERNIGHT: Flight.
Dinner and breakfast served on board. -
DAY 2: ARRIVAL IN FIRENZE 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 3: 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. Visit the traditional florentine leather factory and San Lorenzo’s open market.
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DAY 4: TRANSFER TO ROME AND STOP IN SIENA
The tour of Siena includes the historical center Piazza del Campo where all important events take place, such as the race of Pallium of Siena (horse race), Chapel of Piazza, Public Palace, the Dome, the Mangia Tower.
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DAY 5: CITTÀ DEL VATICANO AND FOUNTAINS TOUR
Historical and artistic itinerary strolling among Castel Sant’Angelo, San Pietro, Musei Vaticani and the Cappella Sistina.
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, Fontana dei Fiumi. -
DAY 6: COLOSSEO AND FORI ROMANI
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 7: TRANSFER TO SORRENTO
Visit Sorrento, its narrow streets, its nature and the wonderful landscape: the town overlooks the Bay of Naples as the key place of the Sorrentine Peninsula, and many viewpoints allow sight of Naples itself, Vesuvius and the Isle of Capri.
Enjoy Sorrento! Sorrento is famous for its lemon trees and the production of limoncello, a digestif made from lemon rinds, alcohol, water and sugar. Taste other typical production like citrus fruit, wine, nuts and olives. -
DAY 8: TASTING AND SEA
Transfer to “AZIENDA AGRICOLA LA SORGENTE” (or similar) and visit typical cheese factory and enjoy a tasting offered by SCT.
Enjoy Sorrento coastline – possibility to enjoy a tour by boat – depending on the season or Capri Island excursion.
Pizza making: demonstration of the entire process from the dough to the table. -
DAY 9: DEPARTURE
Transfer to the airport, via private motor coach.
Lunch and snack served on board. Same day arrival.or EXTRA DAY option:
– Full day trip to Costiera Amalfitana with private motorcoach.
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DAY 1: DEPARTURE
Departure from USA to Italy. OVERNIGHT: Flight.
Dinner and breakfast served on board. -
DAY 2: ARRIVAL IN FIRENZE 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 3: 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. Visit the traditional florentine leather factory and San Lorenzo’s open market.
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DAY 4: TRANSFER TO ROME AND STOP IN SIENA
The tour of Siena includes the historical center Piazza del Campo where all important events take place, such as the race of Pallium of Siena (horse race), Chapel of Piazza, Public Palace, the Dome, the Mangia Tower.
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DAY 5: CITTÀ DEL VATICANO AND FOUNTAINS TOUR
Historical and artistic itinerary strolling among Castel Sant’Angelo, San Pietro, Musei Vaticani and the Cappella Sistina.
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, Fontana dei Fiumi. -
DAY 6: COLOSSEO AND FORI ROMANI
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 7: TRANSFER TO SORRENTO
Visit Sorrento, its narrow streets, its nature and the wonderful landscape: the town overlooks the Bay of Naples as the key place of the Sorrentine Peninsula, and many viewpoints allow sight of Naples itself, Vesuvius and the Isle of Capri.
Enjoy Sorrento! Sorrento is famous for its lemon trees and the production of limoncello, a digestif made from lemon rinds, alcohol, water and sugar. Taste other typical production like citrus fruit, wine, nuts and olives. -
DAY 8: TASTING AND SEA
Transfer to “AZIENDA AGRICOLA LA SORGENTE” (or similar) and visit typical cheese factory and enjoy a tasting offered by SCT.
Enjoy Sorrento coastline – possibility to enjoy a tour by boat – depending on the season or Capri Island excursion.
Pizza making: demonstration of the entire process from the dough to the table. -
DAY 9: DEPARTURE
Transfer to the airport, via private motor coach.
Lunch and snack served on board. Same day arrival.or EXTRA DAY option:
– Full day trip to Costiera Amalfitana with private motorcoach.
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
– 7 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.