Cities and major Italian events
Centers of art, history and culture with captivating monuments which are testaments of a glorious past and a present which is full of life: truly timeless.
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DAY 1: DEPARTURE
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DAY 2: ARRIVAL AND TRANSFER to AGRITURISMO IN CHIANTI
The farm holiday consists of four farm houses which have been fully restored respecting the environment and true Tuscan traditions.
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DAY 3: SIENA AND PALIO
City Tour: Piazza del Campo where all important events take place, Cappella di Piazza, Palazzo Pubblico, the Duomo, the Torre del Mangia. Visit the various contrade (neighborhoods) and witness the Corteo Storico (elaborate procession of citizens in period costumes).
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DAY 4: ACTIVITIES
Courses on ceramics, cooking, or herbalism (all at additional cost), or enjoy the local swimming pool.
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DAY 5: TRANSFER TO ASSISI AND STOP IN CASTELLO D’ALBOLA
Tasting and visiting. You will discover the places where the saints of Umbria were born and lived.
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DAY 6: CITY TOUR IN ASSISI
Visit Basilica di San Francesco, Museo del Tesoro, Cattedrale di San Rufino, Basilica di Santa Chiara, Eremo delle Carceri and Santa Maria degli Angeli named after its church inside which, in the Cappella della Porziuncola, St. Francis died in 1226.
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DAY 7: TRANSFER TO RAVENNA
Visit the city: Mausoleo Galla Placidia, Basilica San Vitale, Basiliche Sant’Apollinare in Classe.
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DAY 8: ENJOY A DAY ON THE BEACH
Enjoy the beach and relax or free time for shopping.
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DAY 9: TRANSFER TO VERONA
Stop in the vineyards for visiting, wine and food tasting. Walking city tour, the city of opera of Romeo and Juliet and the Adige River. A city rich in history, literature, art and music. The Basilica of San Zeno, Castelvecchio, the Arena, a magnificent and fascinating monument from Roman times, still used today for lyric operas, the house of Juliet, Piazza delle Erbe and Arche Scaligere.
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DAY 10: FULL DAY TRIP TO SIRMIONE AND OPERA NIGHT
Visit Sirmione on the Lake of Garda. Verona by night: Arena and Turandot Opéra by Puccini.
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DAY 11: TRANSFER TO Milano AND STOP IN BERGAMO
Bergamo has two distinct urban cities, Alta and Bassa (upper and lower).
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DAY 12: Milano AND ITS MONUMENTS
Duomo, Galleria, Castello Sforzesco (with Leonardo da Vinci’s work), Parco Sempione, Arco della Pace and La Scala Theatre. Itinerary highlighting the major points of historical and artistic significance from the Middle Ages to the 18th century.
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DAY 13: MUSEUM LEONARDO DA VINCI: science and technology
Visit to Museum Leonardo da Vinci.
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DAY 14: DEPARTURE
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DAY 1: DEPARTURE
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DAY 2: ARRIVAL AND TRANSFER to AGRITURISMO IN CHIANTI
The farm holiday consists of four farm houses which have been fully restored respecting the environment and true Tuscan traditions.
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DAY 3: SIENA AND PALIO
City Tour: Piazza del Campo where all important events take place, Cappella di Piazza, Palazzo Pubblico, the Duomo, the Torre del Mangia. Visit the various contrade (neighborhoods) and witness the Corteo Storico (elaborate procession of citizens in period costumes).
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DAY 4: ACTIVITIES
Courses on ceramics, cooking, or herbalism (all at additional cost), or enjoy the local swimming pool.
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DAY 5: TRANSFER TO ASSISI AND STOP IN CASTELLO D’ALBOLA
Tasting and visiting. You will discover the places where the saints of Umbria were born and lived.
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DAY 6: CITY TOUR IN ASSISI
Visit Basilica di San Francesco, Museo del Tesoro, Cattedrale di San Rufino, Basilica di Santa Chiara, Eremo delle Carceri and Santa Maria degli Angeli named after its church inside which, in the Cappella della Porziuncola, St. Francis died in 1226.
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DAY 7: TRANSFER TO RAVENNA
Visit the city: Mausoleo Galla Placidia, Basilica San Vitale, Basiliche Sant’Apollinare in Classe.
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DAY 8: ENJOY A DAY ON THE BEACH
Enjoy the beach and relax or free time for shopping.
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DAY 9: TRANSFER TO VERONA
Stop in the vineyards for visiting, wine and food tasting. Walking city tour, the city of opera of Romeo and Juliet and the Adige River. A city rich in history, literature, art and music. The Basilica of San Zeno, Castelvecchio, the Arena, a magnificent and fascinating monument from Roman times, still used today for lyric operas, the house of Juliet, Piazza delle Erbe and Arche Scaligere.
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DAY 10: FULL DAY TRIP TO SIRMIONE AND OPERA NIGHT
Visit Sirmione on the Lake of Garda. Verona by night: Arena and Turandot Opéra by Puccini.
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DAY 11: TRANSFER TO Milano AND STOP IN BERGAMO
Bergamo has two distinct urban cities, Alta and Bassa (upper and lower).
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DAY 12: Milano AND ITS MONUMENTS
Duomo, Galleria, Castello Sforzesco (with Leonardo da Vinci’s work), Parco Sempione, Arco della Pace and La Scala Theatre. Itinerary highlighting the major points of historical and artistic significance from the Middle Ages to the 18th century.
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DAY 13: MUSEUM LEONARDO DA VINCI: science and technology
Visit to Museum Leonardo da Vinci.
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DAY 14: 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.