City of history and actuality
Industrial regions have seen a transformation over the past ten years. The most renowned Italian and international architects are now based in Italy.
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DAY 1: DEPARTURE
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DAY 2: Arrival in Milano and walking city tour
City tour with our Tour Leader: Duomo, Galleria, La Scala, Castello Sforzesco.
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DAY 3: Skyscrapers in Milano and new buildings
Visit Milano. Stop at Pirelli Tower, Torre Velasca, Ca Brutta, the Arengario Palace, Milano Tennis Club, the Banca Bergamasca, the Santa Maria Annunciata in Chiesa Rossa, Ex Varesine area… In the afternoon see Leonardo’s da Vinci’s Ultima Cena, as well as the medieval church of Sant’Ambrogio.
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DAY 4: Full day trip to Torino
Explore the new square of XVIII Dicembre and the underground station, the archeological Park and the Clothing Pavillion at Porta Palazzo, the area of the Spina 3 on to the Dora Commercial Area, the Michelin and Vitali Media Village. Tour of the Lingotto Auditorium, the shopping centre the Oval, Palazzo a Vela and Olympic Village.
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DAY 5: Transfer from Milano to Firenze and city tour
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.
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DAY 6: Galleria degli Uffizi and medieval time in Firenze
Morning visit to Galleria degli Uffizi where you can admire many masterpieces of Italian and European painting, from the 12th to 18th centuries, and the most impressive exposition of Renaissance Florence.
Walking tour with our Tour leader in Firenze: Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, Lungarno, Santa Croce and Cappella dei Pazzi. -
DAY 7: Transfer from Firenze to Roma: in the heart of ancient Roma
Today you will experience a historical and artistic itinerary among the vestiges of Roman culture, discovering architecture, painting and sculpture which left an unforgettable trail all over the world: Foro Romano, Colonna Traiana, Arco di Tito and the Colosseo, symbol of the city.
After the guided tour, free time or walking city tour with our tour leader: the fashion district (Via Condotti and Piazza di Spagna). -
DAY 8: The Renaissance in Roma: Musei Vaticani
In the morning you can visit the Musei Vaticani. The highlights of the tour are Città del Vaticano, Piazza San Pietro, Musei Vaticani and Cappella Sistina.
In the Afternoon walking among the fountains: 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 and the Fontana dei Fiumi. -
DAY 9: DEPARTURE
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DAY 1: DEPARTURE
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DAY 2: Arrival in Milano and walking city tour
City tour with our Tour Leader: Duomo, Galleria, La Scala, Castello Sforzesco.
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DAY 3: Skyscrapers in Milano and new buildings
Visit Milano. Stop at Pirelli Tower, Torre Velasca, Ca Brutta, the Arengario Palace, Milano Tennis Club, the Banca Bergamasca, the Santa Maria Annunciata in Chiesa Rossa, Ex Varesine area… In the afternoon see Leonardo’s da Vinci’s Ultima Cena, as well as the medieval church of Sant’Ambrogio.
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DAY 4: Full day trip to Torino
Explore the new square of XVIII Dicembre and the underground station, the archeological Park and the Clothing Pavillion at Porta Palazzo, the area of the Spina 3 on to the Dora Commercial Area, the Michelin and Vitali Media Village. Tour of the Lingotto Auditorium, the shopping centre the Oval, Palazzo a Vela and Olympic Village.
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DAY 5: Transfer from Milano to Firenze and city tour
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.
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DAY 6: Galleria degli Uffizi and medieval time in Firenze
Morning visit to Galleria degli Uffizi where you can admire many masterpieces of Italian and European painting, from the 12th to 18th centuries, and the most impressive exposition of Renaissance Florence.
Walking tour with our Tour leader in Firenze: Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, Lungarno, Santa Croce and Cappella dei Pazzi. -
DAY 7: Transfer from Firenze to Roma: in the heart of ancient Roma
Today you will experience a historical and artistic itinerary among the vestiges of Roman culture, discovering architecture, painting and sculpture which left an unforgettable trail all over the world: Foro Romano, Colonna Traiana, Arco di Tito and the Colosseo, symbol of the city.
After the guided tour, free time or walking city tour with our tour leader: the fashion district (Via Condotti and Piazza di Spagna). -
DAY 8: The Renaissance in Roma: Musei Vaticani
In the morning you can visit the Musei Vaticani. The highlights of the tour are Città del Vaticano, Piazza San Pietro, Musei Vaticani and Cappella Sistina.
In the Afternoon walking among the fountains: 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 and the Fontana dei Fiumi. -
DAY 9: 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.