The Po Valley and its cities
Art and culture, glamorous fashion, traditional craftsmanship: you’ll see all of this and more on this itinerary highlighting the modern yet historic cities of the Po valley.
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DAY 1: DEPARTURE
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DAY 2: ARRIVAL IN Milano
You will explore Milano, beginning with a city tour: Duomo, Galleria, Castello Sforzesco, Parco Sempione and Arco della Pace.
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DAY 3: Torino
Strolling along the river bank we will reach the Mole Antonelliana, which houses the Museo Del Cinema. The city is adorned by numerous palaces (Palazzo Madama, dedicated to Cristina di Francia and the Palazzo Reale. The tour includes the Cattedrale and Teatro Romano.
The city rises out of the river Po and is characterized by its gardens and Valentine Park with the “Fountain of 12 Months”, an evocative oasis of green. -
DAY 4: Milano
City tour of the most notable cultural and historical locations, spanning from the Middle Ages to the 18th century. Sant’Ambrogio, Santa Maria delle Grazie and the Ultima Cena by Leonardo da Vinci.
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DAY 5: FERRARA
Castello Estense, Piazza Savonarola, Palazzo Municipale, Cattedrale, Piazza Trento e Trieste, Via San Romano, Ghetto, Via delle Volte, Chiesa di San Paolo, Chiesa di San Domenico, Chiesa di Santo Stefano, Via Garibaldi and Chiesa di San Giuliano.
Stroll or bike along the city walls, which stretch for nine kilometers and surround the city entirely to form one of the most comprehensive and varied routes in Italy. -
DAY 6: TRANSFER TO Venezia AND STOP IN MANTOVA
Mantova: city in the form of a Palace. Tour of the city beginning at the splendid Piazza Sordello, which faces the Duomo (Cathedral). Piazza del Broletto and the Piazza delle Erbe with the Palazzo del Podestà, the Palazzo Regionale, the Torre dell’Orologio and the Rotonda di San Lorenzo.
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DAY 7: Venezia
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. Gondola Ride can be coordinated.
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DAY 8: MURANO
This morning you will take a private motor boat for a spectacular ride to reach the island of Murano. You will visit the world famous glass making factory, where traditional and artisan works are made: Mastro Vetraio explanation. Shopping for gifts in the glass factory. Visit Murano and the Museo del Vetro.
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DAY 9: THE LAGOON OF Venezia
A ride via private motor boat into the lagoon, visit Burano and see how lace is manufactured…
Free time in Burano. -
DAY 10: DEPARTURE
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DAY 1: DEPARTURE
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DAY 2: ARRIVAL IN Milano
You will explore Milano, beginning with a city tour: Duomo, Galleria, Castello Sforzesco, Parco Sempione and Arco della Pace.
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DAY 3: Torino
Strolling along the river bank we will reach the Mole Antonelliana, which houses the Museo Del Cinema. The city is adorned by numerous palaces (Palazzo Madama, dedicated to Cristina di Francia and the Palazzo Reale. The tour includes the Cattedrale and Teatro Romano.
The city rises out of the river Po and is characterized by its gardens and Valentine Park with the “Fountain of 12 Months”, an evocative oasis of green. -
DAY 4: Milano
City tour of the most notable cultural and historical locations, spanning from the Middle Ages to the 18th century. Sant’Ambrogio, Santa Maria delle Grazie and the Ultima Cena by Leonardo da Vinci.
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DAY 5: FERRARA
Castello Estense, Piazza Savonarola, Palazzo Municipale, Cattedrale, Piazza Trento e Trieste, Via San Romano, Ghetto, Via delle Volte, Chiesa di San Paolo, Chiesa di San Domenico, Chiesa di Santo Stefano, Via Garibaldi and Chiesa di San Giuliano.
Stroll or bike along the city walls, which stretch for nine kilometers and surround the city entirely to form one of the most comprehensive and varied routes in Italy. -
DAY 6: TRANSFER TO Venezia AND STOP IN MANTOVA
Mantova: city in the form of a Palace. Tour of the city beginning at the splendid Piazza Sordello, which faces the Duomo (Cathedral). Piazza del Broletto and the Piazza delle Erbe with the Palazzo del Podestà, the Palazzo Regionale, the Torre dell’Orologio and the Rotonda di San Lorenzo.
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DAY 7: Venezia
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. Gondola Ride can be coordinated.
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DAY 8: MURANO
This morning you will take a private motor boat for a spectacular ride to reach the island of Murano. You will visit the world famous glass making factory, where traditional and artisan works are made: Mastro Vetraio explanation. Shopping for gifts in the glass factory. Visit Murano and the Museo del Vetro.
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DAY 9: THE LAGOON OF Venezia
A ride via private motor boat into the lagoon, visit Burano and see how lace is manufactured…
Free time in Burano. -
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.