A trip to central Italy
Visit Roma, the eternal city; Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance, and Assisi, the mystical city. These are cities of timeless beauty and cultural significance.
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DAY 1: DEPARTURE
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DAY 2: Arrival in Roma
Walking tour through Piazza dell’Oro, Via Giulia, Via del Pellegrino, Campo de’ Fiori.
The tour continues through Piazza Navona and Piazza della Rotonda. -
DAY 3: The Città del Vaticano
The highlights of the tour are Città del Vaticano, Piazza San Pietro, Musei Vaticani, Cappella Sistina.
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DAY 4: Ancient Roma
You will experience an historical and artistic itinerary among the vestiges of Roman culture and Renaissance, discovering architecture, painting and sculpture: Foro Romano, Arco di Tito and the Colosseo (symbol of the city).
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DAY 5: The lesser-known side of Roma
Walking tour through Trastevere, via Isola Tiberina, Ghetto, Campidoglio.
Visit the Capitoline Museums. -
DAY 6: Transfer to Assisi and stop in Spoleto
Visit Spoleto: the Roman theatre, Ponte Sanguinario (“bloody bridge”), a Roman bridge 1st century BC, Roman amphitheater (2nd century), The Palazzo Comunale (13th century), Ponte delle Torri, the majestic Rocca Albornoziana fortress, Palazzo della Signoria (14th century), Duomo (Cathedral) of S. Maria Assunta, Basilica of San Salvatore: in 2011, it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of a group of seven inscribed as Longobards in Italy.
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DAY 7: Assisi and the Life of St. Francis
You will visit Santa Maria degli Angeli, named after its church inside which, in the Cappella della Porziuncola, St. Francis died in 1226. You’ll visit Basilica di San Francesco, close to the ancient city walls, with its magnificent frescoes painted, then St Chiara’ Basilica and San Damiano convent.
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DAY 8: TRANSFER TO FIRENZE WITH STOP IN SIENA
The tour of Siena includes the historical center Piazza del Campo where all important events take place, such as the Palio di Siena (horse race), Opéra Museum, the Duomo, the Torre del Mangia. Firenze: Walking city tour trough Basilica di San Miniato and Piazzale Michelangelo.
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DAY 9: THE MOST IMPORTANT VESTIGES OF THE RENAISSANCE CULTURE
Piazza del Duomo, Battistero, Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore, Campanile di Giotto, Palazzo Strozzi. The tour continues to the Galleria dell’Accademia.
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DAY 10: Galleria degli Uffizi
Visit Santa Maria del Fiore and Opéra Museum. The Galleria degli Uffizi and its masterpieces.
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DAY 11: DEPARTURE
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DAY 1: DEPARTURE
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DAY 2: Arrival in Roma
Walking tour through Piazza dell’Oro, Via Giulia, Via del Pellegrino, Campo de’ Fiori.
The tour continues through Piazza Navona and Piazza della Rotonda. -
DAY 3: The Città del Vaticano
The highlights of the tour are Città del Vaticano, Piazza San Pietro, Musei Vaticani, Cappella Sistina.
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DAY 4: Ancient Roma
You will experience an historical and artistic itinerary among the vestiges of Roman culture and Renaissance, discovering architecture, painting and sculpture: Foro Romano, Arco di Tito and the Colosseo (symbol of the city).
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DAY 5: The lesser-known side of Roma
Walking tour through Trastevere, via Isola Tiberina, Ghetto, Campidoglio.
Visit the Capitoline Museums. -
DAY 6: Transfer to Assisi and stop in Spoleto
Visit Spoleto: the Roman theatre, Ponte Sanguinario (“bloody bridge”), a Roman bridge 1st century BC, Roman amphitheater (2nd century), The Palazzo Comunale (13th century), Ponte delle Torri, the majestic Rocca Albornoziana fortress, Palazzo della Signoria (14th century), Duomo (Cathedral) of S. Maria Assunta, Basilica of San Salvatore: in 2011, it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of a group of seven inscribed as Longobards in Italy.
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DAY 7: Assisi and the Life of St. Francis
You will visit Santa Maria degli Angeli, named after its church inside which, in the Cappella della Porziuncola, St. Francis died in 1226. You’ll visit Basilica di San Francesco, close to the ancient city walls, with its magnificent frescoes painted, then St Chiara’ Basilica and San Damiano convent.
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DAY 8: TRANSFER TO FIRENZE WITH STOP IN SIENA
The tour of Siena includes the historical center Piazza del Campo where all important events take place, such as the Palio di Siena (horse race), Opéra Museum, the Duomo, the Torre del Mangia. Firenze: Walking city tour trough Basilica di San Miniato and Piazzale Michelangelo.
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DAY 9: THE MOST IMPORTANT VESTIGES OF THE RENAISSANCE CULTURE
Piazza del Duomo, Battistero, Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore, Campanile di Giotto, Palazzo Strozzi. The tour continues to the Galleria dell’Accademia.
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DAY 10: Galleria degli Uffizi
Visit Santa Maria del Fiore and Opéra Museum. The Galleria degli Uffizi and its masterpieces.
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DAY 11: 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.