Discover Italian art, history and culture with new eyes
Experience an Italian spring of culture and art as you tour through its major cities: Venezia, Firenze, Roma, and Pompei.
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DAY 1: DEPARTURE
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DAY 2: ARRIVAL IN VENEZIA AND MURANO
Private 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.
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DAY 3: CITY TOUR IN VENEZIA AND GONDOLA RIDE
You will visit some of the most famous places in the world: Piazza San Marco, Palazzo Ducale, Ponte dei Sospiri, and the Ponte di Rialto. Enjoy an amazing gondola ride, included for the group.
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DAY 4: TRANSFER TO FIRENZE AND STOP IN PISA
You will visit the Campo dei Miracoli, the Duomo di Santa Maria Assunta, the Battistero, and the Leaning Tower – one of the most famous places in the world!
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DAY 5: RENAISSANCE AND MIDDLE AGES IN FIRENZE
Historic and artistic itinerary among the most important vestiges of Renaissance culture: Piazza del Duomo, Battistero, Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore, Campanile di Giotto, Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio. You will visit the Galleria dell’Accademia, where you can admire Michelangelo’s David.
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DAY 6: TRANSFER TO ROMA AND STOP IN SIENA
In the morning transfer via private motor coach from Firenze to Roma 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), Cappella di Piazza, Palazzo Pubblico, the Duomo and the Mangia Tower.
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DAY 7: ANCIENT ROMA
Today you will experience an historical and artistic itinerary among the vestiges of Roman culture, discovering architecture, painting and sculpture: Foro Romano, Arco di Tito and the Colosseo (symbol of the city).
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DAY 8: CITTÀ DEL VATICANO AND FOUNTAINS
The highlights of the tour are Città del Vaticano, Piazza San Pietro, Musei Vaticani and Cappella Sistina.
Or you may choose Castel Sant’Angelo, Lungotevere, Piazza San Pietro and Basilica. -
DAY 9: TRANSFER TO POMPEI
Transfer to Pompei. You will visit the Pompei ruins the city that was famously destroyed and buried under volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79.
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DAY 10: DEPARTURE
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DAY 1: DEPARTURE
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DAY 2: ARRIVAL IN VENEZIA AND MURANO
Private 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.
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DAY 3: CITY TOUR IN VENEZIA AND GONDOLA RIDE
You will visit some of the most famous places in the world: Piazza San Marco, Palazzo Ducale, Ponte dei Sospiri, and the Ponte di Rialto. Enjoy an amazing gondola ride, included for the group.
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DAY 4: TRANSFER TO FIRENZE AND STOP IN PISA
You will visit the Campo dei Miracoli, the Duomo di Santa Maria Assunta, the Battistero, and the Leaning Tower – one of the most famous places in the world!
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DAY 5: RENAISSANCE AND MIDDLE AGES IN FIRENZE
Historic and artistic itinerary among the most important vestiges of Renaissance culture: Piazza del Duomo, Battistero, Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore, Campanile di Giotto, Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio. You will visit the Galleria dell’Accademia, where you can admire Michelangelo’s David.
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DAY 6: TRANSFER TO ROMA AND STOP IN SIENA
In the morning transfer via private motor coach from Firenze to Roma 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), Cappella di Piazza, Palazzo Pubblico, the Duomo and the Mangia Tower.
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DAY 7: ANCIENT ROMA
Today you will experience an historical and artistic itinerary among the vestiges of Roman culture, discovering architecture, painting and sculpture: Foro Romano, Arco di Tito and the Colosseo (symbol of the city).
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DAY 8: CITTÀ DEL VATICANO AND FOUNTAINS
The highlights of the tour are Città del Vaticano, Piazza San Pietro, Musei Vaticani and Cappella Sistina.
Or you may choose Castel Sant’Angelo, Lungotevere, Piazza San Pietro and Basilica. -
DAY 9: TRANSFER TO POMPEI
Transfer to Pompei. You will visit the Pompei ruins the city that was famously destroyed and buried under volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79.
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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
– 8 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.